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Job Description Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2025‑2026” rankings. Come join our team!
The Level I HLA Technician is a member of the HLA laboratory staff and operates with close supervision. About 90% of the time is spent performing routine tasks requiring entry‑level cognitive, manipulative, and problem‑solving skills. Tasks involve operating and QC‑ing test equipment, conducting basic level tests, and collaborating with other hospital departments. Additional duties include general support functions vital for the routine operation of laboratory activities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Work under the supervision of a Licensed CLS.
Perform routine serum processing and DNA extraction with strong attention to precision and accuracy.
Operate laboratory equipment used in processing.
Log patient serum samples in the laboratory computer system, generate work lists and patient labels.
Follow current laboratory practices (in serology and DNA section) to prevent sample switch and patient sample contamination.
Assist in equipment temperature monitoring through the alarm system.
Assist in answering phone calls and emails.
Assist in sample pick‑up from hospital.
Perform weekly and monthly equipment maintenance and upkeep.
Assist in laboratory supply inventory, putting away supplies, making gels and reagent aliquoting.
Maintain cell, sera, and DNA inventory.
Assist in collection of research samples.
Provide support to clinical laboratory scientist in reagent aliquoting, labeling tubes and other duties assigned.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a biological science (biology, immunology, cell biology, microbiology) required.
No experience required, but applicants with some experience in a clinical or research laboratory preferred.
About Us Cedars‑Sinai is a leader in providing high‑quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars‑Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service.
About The Team Cedars‑Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast‑paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles area that need our care the most.
Position Details Working Title:
HLA Lab Technician
Department:
HLA Lab
Business Entity:
Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center
Job Category:
Pathology / Laboratory
Job Specialty:
Laboratory
Overtime Status:
NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift:
Day
Shift Duration:
8 hours
Base Pay:
$29.01 - $44.97
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HLA Lab Technician
role at
Cedars‑Sinai .
1 week ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.
Job Description Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2025‑2026” rankings. Come join our team!
The Level I HLA Technician is a member of the HLA laboratory staff and operates with close supervision. About 90% of the time is spent performing routine tasks requiring entry‑level cognitive, manipulative, and problem‑solving skills. Tasks involve operating and QC‑ing test equipment, conducting basic level tests, and collaborating with other hospital departments. Additional duties include general support functions vital for the routine operation of laboratory activities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Work under the supervision of a Licensed CLS.
Perform routine serum processing and DNA extraction with strong attention to precision and accuracy.
Operate laboratory equipment used in processing.
Log patient serum samples in the laboratory computer system, generate work lists and patient labels.
Follow current laboratory practices (in serology and DNA section) to prevent sample switch and patient sample contamination.
Assist in equipment temperature monitoring through the alarm system.
Assist in answering phone calls and emails.
Assist in sample pick‑up from hospital.
Perform weekly and monthly equipment maintenance and upkeep.
Assist in laboratory supply inventory, putting away supplies, making gels and reagent aliquoting.
Maintain cell, sera, and DNA inventory.
Assist in collection of research samples.
Provide support to clinical laboratory scientist in reagent aliquoting, labeling tubes and other duties assigned.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a biological science (biology, immunology, cell biology, microbiology) required.
No experience required, but applicants with some experience in a clinical or research laboratory preferred.
About Us Cedars‑Sinai is a leader in providing high‑quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars‑Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service.
About The Team Cedars‑Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast‑paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles area that need our care the most.
Position Details Working Title:
HLA Lab Technician
Department:
HLA Lab
Business Entity:
Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center
Job Category:
Pathology / Laboratory
Job Specialty:
Laboratory
Overtime Status:
NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift:
Day
Shift Duration:
8 hours
Base Pay:
$29.01 - $44.97
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