CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II

Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

We will begin accepting online applications on Thursday, May 28, 2026, 8:00 am (PT).

Exam Number: Y4896V

Type of Recruitment: We encourage applications from everyone!

Closing Date: We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Special Salary Information: Workforce Shortage Recruitment - New appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 5 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2027, or until it is driven that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner.

Critical Shortage Recruitment Range - 20% Night Shift: In addition, pursuant to County Code Section 6.10.050 and 6.10.060, a Critical Shortage Range of 20% has been approved for full-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist II assigned to the night shift. Correctional Health Services – 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus: Los Angeles County currently offers a 20% bonus for full-time Clinical Laboratory Scientist II roles. These positions are with Correctional Health Services and require on-site work at designated facilities. The bonus strives to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population.

About the Department of Health Services: LA Health Services is LA County's integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

Mission: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.

Essential Job Functions: Investigates problems of laboratory equipment malfunction or difficulties with reagents, media, or other materials or items of supply which cause test results to be unreliable or otherwise questionable and takes or recommends appropriate action for their resolution. Assists with supervision in the search of technical publications and other literature in the field to identify and recommend for management's consideration new equipment, methods, materials. Verifies that journey-level laboratory scientists have accurately calibrated test instruments, carried out prescribed quality control procedures, performed first-line maintenance on equipment, and accurately completed vital documentation.

For more information, please view the classification specification: CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II

Requirements: You MUST meet the following Requirements to qualify at the moment you submit your online application: One year of experience as a clinical laboratory scientist in an approved laboratory. License: Clinical Laboratory Scientist's license -OR- Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist Licenses issued by the State of California Department of Public Health in one of the following specialties when assigned to a specialized area such as chemistry, microbiology, hematology, toxicology, and immunohematology.

Clinical Chemist Scientist License: A clinical chemist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA in the specialty or subspecialties of chemistry, including routine chemistry, clinical microscopy, endocrinology and toxicology; immunology, including diagnostic immunology and syphilis serology; and molecular biology.

Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License: A clinical microbiologist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA in the specialty or subspecialties of microbiology including bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology; immunology, including diagnostic immunology and syphilis serology; and molecular biology.

Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License: A clinical immunohematologist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA limited to the specialty of immunohematology including ABO/Rh Type or Group, unexpected antibody detection, compatibility testing and antibody identification.

Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License: A clinical toxicologist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA limited to the subspecialty of toxicology.

Clinical Hematologist Scientist License: A clinical hematologist scientist is authorized to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as high complexity under CLIA limited to the specialty of hematology including routine hematology and coagulation.

Desirable Qualifications: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Additional experience beyond meeting the requirement

Physical Class 2 – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved

Special Requirement Information: An approved laboratory is defined as a clinical laboratory that has a federal issued Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment Laboratory Certificate of Accreditation that authorizes the laboratory to accept human specimens for the purpose of performing laboratory examinations, and is accredited by the College of American Pathologist (CAP) or The Joint Commission. To receive credit for the required license, you must include a legible copy at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application. Documentation must be submitted to View email address on click.appcast.io and must include your name, the exam title, and the exam number. Applicants who currently practice and/or reside outside the State of California must possess a valid and unrestricted California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must have a license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist OR Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist Licenses issued by the State of California Department of Health Services. No withhold will be allowed. Required experience and licensing must be fully met at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Available Shift: Any Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of your training, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information weighted at 100%. Applicants need to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher to be added to the Eligible Register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Cramirez4 @dhs.lacounty.gov and View email address on click.appcast.io to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Vacancy Information The resulting eligible register built from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Eligibility Information: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of eligibility.

No person may compete for this examination more than once every six (6) months. Important notes:

• All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification.
• We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.

Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

No sharing of user id and password: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Computer and internet access at public libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Health Services is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

ADA Coordinator Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

California Relay Services Phone: 800-735