Clinical Lab Scientist

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco is seeking a skilled clinical laboratory professional to support solid organ and blood and marrow transplant programs. The role includes on-call duties, infectious disease testing, data entry, and preparation of cell subsets.

You will perform HLA typing, crossmatches, DNA isolation, QC and routine maintenance of lab equipment, and report results. A life sciences degree and California CLS license are required, with ability to work variable shifts,

Qualifications

• College graduation with a major in a scientific field.
• Relevant laboratory experience or degree in life science or related course.
• Must be able to perform on-call duties including reporting to the laboratory within an hour of notice.
• Must be able to work variable shifts including weekends, nights, and early mornings.
• Accurate and able to process multiple samples without switches.
• Be able to work with personal computers.
• Must be effective as a member of a team.
• Proven reliability and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory functions that support solid organ and blood & marrow transplant programs.
• On-call responsibilities for deceased donor transplant programs; infectious disease testing; data entry; prepare cell subsets; isolate DNA; HLA typing and crossmatching; report results.
• Manage samples (store, retrieve, and aliquot); perform QC and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment; analyze and report data; order supplies and services; answer phones.

Skills

On-call duties

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independent work

PC literacy

Education

College degree in a scientific field

Job description

Job Description

The UCSF-ITL is a high complexity clinical laboratory that performs tests and provides services that support solid organ (kidney, heart, lung, liver, pancreas, islet, etc.) and hematopoietic stem cell (blood, marrow, cord blood, etc.) transplant programs. The laboratory is CLIA certified and is licensed by the states of California and New York. The lab is also certified as a free-standing-histocompatibility laboratory by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). The laboratory serves as a core laboratory for the NIH Immune Tolerance Network and provides support for several national clinical trials.

Perform laboratory functions that support solid organ and blood & marrow transplant programs. Functions include on-call responsibilities for the deceased donor transplant programs; perform infectious disease testing; data entry of patient and sample information into various systems, prepare cell subsets; isolate DNA; HLA type by various methods; crossmatch by flow cytometry method; test and identify HLA antibodies; chimerism monitoring and other HLA-related tests; assist in managing samples (store, retrieve, and aliquot samples); perform quality control and routine maintenance of various laboratory equipment; analyze and report laboratory data; order supplies, repairs, and other services; answer phones and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in an appropriate scientific field
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position
• Relevant laboratory experience and/or a degree in life science or related course
• Must be able to perform on-call duties including reporting to the laboratory within an hour of notice or call
• Must be able to work variable shifts as required by laboratory operations including weekends, nights, and early mornings
• Accurate and be able to process multiple samples without switches
• Be able to work with personal computers
• Must be effective as a member of a team
• Proven record of being reliable and be able to multi-task
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Tidy and orderly

Preferred Qualifications

• Advance degree (Masters or doctorate) in a relevant field (e.g., immunology, blood banking, and biochemistry)
• Experience with QC/QA/QS in a clinical laboratory setting
• Working knowledge of antigens and genetics of the HLA system and be able to interpret results correctly

Required Certification Licenses and/or Certifications

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist or Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist license

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html