Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. 

This role involves preparing specimens and performing waived to high‑complexity clinical laboratory testing in full compliance with SOPs and all major regulatory standards, including FACT, AABB, ACHI, CAP, FDA, and Joint Commission requirements. The position supports education by assisting in training students and staff, while also demonstrating continued growth in test system analysis, troubleshooting, and regulatory proficiency. It requires a strong understanding of section operations, contributions to staff development and future testing needs, and serving as a technical resource for laboratory personnel and leadership. All work is performed under the authorization of the Laboratory Director in accordance with CLIA 1988 (CFR 493.1445(a)).

As a successful candidate, you will: 

• Maintain strong technical proficiency in specimen processing, laboratory testing, equipment operation, and accurate result reporting.
• Perform and document quality control, quality assurance, and performance improvement activities, including troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
• Prepare reagents and materials, ensure proper documentation, follow safety protocols, and uphold high standards of integrity and customer service.
• Draft, revise, validate, and ensure compliance of laboratory policies, procedures, SOPs, and accreditation requirements.
• Lead or support validation of new instruments, reagents, and tests; analyze data; and participate in inspections, proficiency testing, and regulatory readiness.
• Oversee workflow, scheduling, staff competency, and quality performance indicators while identifying improvement opportunities and supporting departmental operations.

Your qualifications should include: 

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Minimum 5 years as a certified or licensed clinical laboratory scientist
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist 

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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