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Posted: 30-Apr-22
Location: Los Angeles/CA/USA
Required Education: High School
Salary: Open
ResponsibilitiesThe Immunogenetics Laboratory is seeking to hire a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to assist with Clinical Testing and High Volume Testing for organ transplantation. In this key position, you will perform high complexity histocompatibility testing requiring serological techniques involving lymphocyte isolation and separation; microcytotoxicity testing; serum processing; cross-matching; and antibody testing using Luminex. Additionally, you will participate in Transplant on-call and weekend rotations.
We are filling three vacancies:
Vacancy #1: Monday - Friday, 11:00pm - 7:30am, with rotating weekends and holidays
Vacancy #2: Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, with rotating weekends and holidays
Vacancy #3: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, with rotating weekends and holidays
Note: there is flexibility in moving the shift time by one hour based on candidate's availability and department's need
Qualifications•A current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist license
•Ability to work outside of normal shift hours, including on-call and rotating weekends
•Experience and background in Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) and blood bank, preferred
•Background in molecular methods, reference ranges, test methodologies, instrument operation/maintenance as well as CAP and other regulatory requirements
•Knowledge of relevant disease states in order to communicate significance of test results
•Ability to perform testing, documentation, interpretation, and report preparation for ongoing R&D and method development projects
•Must be a strong team player
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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