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Clinical Lab Technician II

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CAFull-time$53–70K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$53–70K/yr
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California CPT Certificate

Job overview

The Clinical Laboratory Technician II works under direct supervision in a licensed clinical laboratory. The role includes patient and specimen preparation, client service, reagent and supply management, and procedures and quality-control functions approved by regulatory agencies. The technician serves pediatric patients and may take direction from a Lead or Senior-level position.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical TerminologySpecimen Processing

Qualifications

1+ Years Laboratory Experience3+ Years Technical Phlebotomy ExperienceHigh School Diploma or EquivalentCalifornia CPT CertificateAssociate Degree

Full job description

Clinical Lab Technician II

Locations:

Los Angeles, California

Job Category:

Laboratory

Position Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Days

Job Description

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Clinical Laboratory Technician II under direct supervision of unlicensed or licensed CLS, MLT, or section manager, functions as an unlicensed or licensed staff member in a licensed clinical laboratory performing duties approved by California business code 1269, CLIA, and other regulatory agencies. Duties and responsibilities include patient preparation, specimen preparation, client service activities, preparation and management of reagents and supplies, and performing procedures and QC functions approved by regulatory agencies. Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the age and developmental issue of the patient population(s) being served. May be asked to take direction from a Lead or Senior level position.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience Required:

  • 1+ years of experience working for a large laboratory or academic institution required.

  • 3+ years of experience in technical phlebotomy, if blood collection is required for lab section.

  • Experience in medical terminology sufficient to understand and discuss technical aspects of pathology and laboratory medicine.

Preferred: Processing experience preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certifications Required :

  • High school graduate or equivalent required.

  • Valid California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Certificate verifiable by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) when duties include phlebotomy.

Preferred : AA degree preferred

Pay Scale Information

$52,728.00-$70,304.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Us

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.

How this job compares

Set against the 704 open Laboratory jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$53–70K/yr
  • US median$70–106K/yr73 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $62K, is 34% below the US median midpoint ($94K) — in the lowest quarter of Laboratory salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 59 open Laboratory jobs in California and 704 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Laboratory postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (334 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 473 of the 704 open Laboratory jobs (67%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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