Scientist, Med Lab I-Laboratory-Full time-Evenings - 70341-1A

Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Location: Placentia
Job Type:
Department: Laboratory-PLA

Job Description: 

UC Title: Scientist, Med Lab I PLA

Position Number: 41079438

Reports to: Dir, Laboratory PLA

Working Title: Scientist, Med Lab I PLA

Cost Center: Laboratory-PLA (421060) 

Bargaining Unit: Non Rep Dragon

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 6/04/2024

Job Code: 007804

Hours: 36

Shift: Evenings

FTE: 0.9

Position Summary: 

Provides professional and technical skills and knowledge to ensure accurate and timely performance of clinical laboratory tests and reporting of results to responsible party. Performs other duties as requested. Reports to the Lab Manager and Director of Laboratory Services.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, 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 (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits). 

Salary Range: 

Hourly Rate  Minimum   $42.93                  Midpoint              $53.08               Maximum $66.52

Required Qualifications:

Possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide accurate, timely testing of clinical specimens, preferably in multiple laboratory disciplines. Good clinical judgment and problem solving abilities. Possesses skills in leadership. Good communication skills in English

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences preferred. One year internship in California approved program or equivalent. Prefer 2 years of previous clinical laboratory experience, preferably in a hospital setting.

Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Specialty License

Preferred Qualifications: 

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

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
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

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 

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.