**Overview** Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information. **Clinical Lab Scientist - Microbiology** **Northridge Hospital Medical Center** Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated and experienced **Clinical Lab Scientist** to join our dynamic team in the Microbiology department. We are committed to providing high-quality patient care and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. **Responsibilities** + Perform a wide range of microbiological procedures, including: + Bacterial culture and identification + Antimicrobial susceptibility testing + Mycology and parasitology testing + Molecular diagnostics + Blood cultures + Quality control and instrument maintenance + Analyze and interpret laboratory results, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. + Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all procedures and results. + Collaborate with other laboratory staff and healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care. + Participate in departmental quality assurance and improvement initiatives. + Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols. + Assist with training and mentoring of new staff members. **Qualifications** + BA/BS degree required. + 1 year Previous experience required. + Continuing education lectures and courses to keep knowledge current as required. + Must have experience reading different culture types and setting up cultures traditional and molecular based. + Required training in + Hematology + Chemistry + Blood Bank + Microbiology + Immunology and Serology as applicable. + California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License or Limited California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License + California Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License + California Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License are required and ASCP registry preferred. + LA Fire card is required. (Must obtain within 90 days of hire date. Classes offer at hospital) **Pay Range** $49.10 - $71.19 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.