Clinical Lab Scientist I, Point of Care Testing - Part Time - Day

Make a difference every single day!

At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have great resources to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Part Time Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS) will support laboratory operations with a focus on Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) and analyzer-to-LIS interfacing under the supervision of the POC Associate Director. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate test results, seamless instrument connectivity, and compliance with regulatory standards. The CLS will collaborate with the Beaker project team, LIS analysts, and clinical departments to validate, maintain, and optimize POCT workflows and instrument interfaces.

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related science.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited license appropriate for the area of responsibility.
• Minimum one year of clinical laboratory experience, including exposure to POCT or instrument interfacing, preferred. 
• Experience with LIS systems (preferably Epic Beaker) and middleware such as UniPOC, Data Innovations, Telcor, or similar, preferred.
• Familiarity with POCT devices (e.g., i-STAT, Clinitek, etc.) and analyzers used in point of care testing, preferred.

Physical Demands: 

• Frequent sitting and standing; occasional walking and bending; occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds for distances to 10 feet.
• Frequent use of computer keyboards, monitors, and telephones.
• Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including telephones, beepers, fire alarms, mechanical failure alarms.
• Near visual acuity including color differentiation.
• Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients, and other customers.

Skills:

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and adherence to regulatory standards.