The Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at UCLA Health is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Hospital Laboratory Technician I to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting accurate and timely diagnostic testing by assisting with specialized microbiology procedures and specimen processing.

Key duties include:

• Process Ova and Parasite (O&P) specimens.

• Prepare Pneumocystis and fungal stains.

• Handle Mycology and AFB blood specimens for processing.

• Set up and operate the Vitek ID/AST instrument.

• Inoculate microdilution MICs for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

• Subculture quality control organisms to maintain testing accuracy.

Salary Range: $27.71/hour - $36.60/hour

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED or HiSET).

• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts.

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate resourcefulness in a fast-paced lab setting.

• Working knowledge of clinical microbiology techniques and specimen processing - preferred.

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