Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology
How this pay compares
This posting states $59.37–$79.11 an hour. Open medical laboratory scientist jobs in California post a median of $63.75 an hour, the middle half $54.22–$74.56, across 137 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical laboratory scientists employed in California earn a median of $36.54 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Description
Join us as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Microbiology lab at the Brentwood Annex. You will assist with various technical procedures in the Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, and Parasitology sections. Primary responsibilities include performing urine cultures, blood cultures, gram stains, fungal stains, and BD Max PCR, as well as troubleshooting laboratory instruments and reagent preparation.
Salary Range: $59.37 - $79.11/hour
Qualifications
- Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) or Clinical Microbiology Scientist (CMS).
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong educational background and advanced training in Microbiology.
- Previous technical and practical experience in Bacteriology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, and/or Parasitology.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of current instrumentation, including BD Bactec FX, bioMerieux Vitek 2 and MS systems, centrifuges, water baths, analytical balance, fume hood, biological safety cabinet, and incubator.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Must pass the Ishihara Color Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity including color differentiation.
From UCLA Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is the University of California, Los Angeles academic health system, with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and clinics across Southern California.
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