Clinical Lab Scientist: Advanced Diagnostics & Quality QC

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing with emphasis on quality control and timely laboratory service.

The role requires a California CLS license, a strong understanding of hematology/chemistry, and flexibility for variable shifts across locations. A Bachelor's degree and relevant laboratory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in a relevant field.
• Must have a current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or appropriate sub-specialty license issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing; evaluates test results.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures; performs preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Provides laboratory services in a timely manner and delivers customer service.

Skills

Clinical testing

Quality control

Customer service

Safety policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SoftLab LIS

Epic

Iris IChemIQ

Sysmex XN

CS-2500

Siemens EXL

Ortho Vision

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing with emphasis on quality control and timely laboratory service.

The role requires a California CLS license, a strong understanding of hematology/chemistry, and flexibility for variable shifts across locations. A Bachelor's degree and relevant laboratory experience are preferred.