UC Irvine Health

Clinical Lab Scientist- Molecular Pathology- FT Day Shift

UC Irvine Health • $75K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist with a current CA license
  • At least one year of relevant laboratory experience in a clinical molecular setting
  • Proficient in DNA extraction, PCR, capillary electrophoresis, Southern blot, and Sanger Sequencing
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for laboratory assays
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and sequencing analysis software
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to maintain professionalism across the Health System

Responsibilities

  • Conduct a variety of laboratory tests using manual or automated methods
  • Oversee specimen procurement through to data analysis and reporting
  • Ensure accuracy of test results and maintain compliance with lab policies
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and health system professionals
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any assay-related issues that may arise
  • Document findings accurately and report data promptly

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical insurance
  • Sick and vacation leave
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Access to discounts and perks
  • Focus on a safe workplace with various policies including drug-free and vaccination policies
Full Job Description
Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:
Performs a wide variety of laboratory tests by manual methods or use of various automated, mechanical or electronic devices. Performs the full range of duties from specimen procurement through data analysis and reporting, in order to provide data for use in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease in all areas of the lab. Is accountable for accurate results.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:
  • Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties such as DNA extraction, pcr, capillary electrophoresis, Southern blot, Sanger Sequencing and other molecular biology protocols
  • Must demonstrate ability to perform duties assigned with minimum supervision and ability to troubleshoot assays when problems arise
  • Knowledge and ability to use computer and computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Sequencing analysis software
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist with a current CA license
  • At least one year of pertinent laboratory experience in a clinical molecular setting
  • Ability to interact in a professional manner with all individuals across the Health System
  • Ability to follow laboratory policies and procedures
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work practices appropriate to the workload assigned

  • Licenses and Certifications:
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist

  • Education:

    Total Rewards

    We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

    Conditions of Employment:

    The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
    • Background Check and Live Scan
    • Employment Misconduct*
    • Legal Right to Work in the United States
    • Vaccination Policies
    • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
    • Drug Free Environment


    *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

    The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
    • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
    • E-Verify
    • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

    Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

    Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

    Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

    About UC Irvine Health

    The University of California, Irvine Medical Center is a major research hospital located in Orange, California. It is the teaching hospital for the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.
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