Clinical Lab Scientist - 134805

Davita Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist for its Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This role involves performing various technical procedures, method development, and contributing to academic publications, all while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Candidates should hold Clinical Laboratory Scientist licensure and have relevant lab experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licensure.
• Previous clinical lab experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
• Method development, collaboration on manuscripts, sample processing, and phlebotomy duties.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Previous clinical lab experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Clinical Lab Scientist - 134805

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Job Description

Extended Deadline: Fri 6/20/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 3/13/25 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 3/24/25. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Placement within the salary range is determined by internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision of a Senior Supervisor CLS, perform a wide variety of technical procedures in a section of the Department Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Other responsibilities include method development-modification-parallel testing, collaboration on or preparation of abstracts or manuscripts, repair of laboratory instruments, sample processing, reagent preparation, data entry and phlebotomy duties. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and other shifts as needed.

On a daily basis, assess overall workload for any area that needs help and help coworkers without being reassigned by the supervisor. Work is assigned daily and reviewed by supervisory personnel or designee. All Clinical Laboratory Scientists may process specimens, perform waived and non-waived testing without direct and constant supervision, and report results without supervisor or director review for the tests that are within their scope of licensure and for which they have been trained and deemed competent.

Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the CLS or CLSS level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).

• Previous clinical lab experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's Degree.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $98,846 - $130,563 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $47.34 - $62.53

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

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.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Application Instructions

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Payroll Title:

CLIN LAB SCI

Department:

La Jolla Clinical Lab

Hiring Pay Scale

$54.66 - $63.33 / Hour

Worksite:

Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

100%

Union:

HX Contract

Total Openings:

2

Work Schedule:

Variable, 8 Hour Shifts

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La Jolla, CA

Posted: 6/6/2025

Job Reference #: 134805