Clinical Lab Scientist, full time (8940C) 22506

University of California, Berkeley; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a full-time Clinical Lab Scientist responsible for a range of laboratory tests and quality assurance practices. The role requires a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License and emphasizes excellent communication and organizational skills. Join an inclusive community committed to equity in higher education.

Qualifications

• Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist License issued by the State of California required.
• Experience working effectively with diverse individuals and lifestyles.
• Moderate computer skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clinical laboratory tests with professional judgment.
• Oversee procedures performed by the Laboratory Assistant.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and adhere to quality control standards.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Detail oriented

Excellent customer service and people skills

Experience working effectively with diverse individuals

Education

Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist License issued by the State of California

Job description

Clinical Lab Scientist, full time (8940C) 22506

Clinical Lab Scientist, full time (8940C) 22506About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .

Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley's University Health Services (UHS) is the oldest and most comprehensive campus-based health center in the UC system. UHS provides fully accredited, primary care, counseling and psychological services, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty and staff. UHS provides on-campus medical and mental health care and coordinates supplemental needs for off-campus care through a network of community specialists and hospitals. The Laboratory supports on-campus medical services including urgent care, general medical and specialty clinics, laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, and psychiatry.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist assures the highest level of patient care and customer satisfaction in providing direct patient care and analytical assessment. The Clinical Laboratory Technologist performs the full range of laboratory testing on a regular basis with appropriate quality control activities and oversees procedures performed by the Laboratory Assistant. They uphold and adhere to all standards for quality control, quality assurance, and policy and procedures. Patient confidentiality in all verbal and written communications is essential. The employee must be professional, flexible and have the ability to multi-task with complex technology and service requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

I. Lab Test Performance

A. Performs a variety of non-standardized and standardized clinical laboratory tests requiring professional judgment and experience.
B. Provides technical consultation to clinical and other laboratory staff.
C. Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
D. The Clinical Laboratory Technologist provides ongoing monitoring and certification of work conducted by the lab assistants
E. Assures that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate form the UHS lab performance specifications and that all systems function correctly for the release of patient results, in accordance with clinical quality standards and state and federal guidelines.
F. Assists in the assessment of new procedures / methods and the implementation of new techniques, equipment, and technology as appropriate.
G. Routinely performs and documents preventive maintenance, proficiency testing, quality control records, test worksheets and initiates actions as appropriate.
H. Evaluate patient results and correlate with other departments when indicated.

II. Specimen Procurement and Processing

A. Judges appropriateness of specimens in correlation with orders, judges quality of specimens and rejects those not acceptable, and handles specimens according to procedures.
B. Performs the duties of the Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist as required.
C. Performing specimen preparation and processing.

III. Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned, which may include but are not limited to:
A. Training other personnel.
B. Evaluating methods and procedures.
C. Maintain, inventory, distribute and order supplies and reagents.
D. Participate actively on UHS committees as assigned

This is a full-time day shift, Monday through Friday position, with occasional weekends only. There are no night shifts and no traditional pm shifts. The latest day shift currently ends at 7:00 pm and may fluctuate based on pandemic-related needs of the patient population. The ten academic school year holidays are observed and energy curtailment occurs between Christmas and New Year, wherein the entire campus is closed. There are no transfusion services, no blood gasses and very little coagulation testing.

Required Qualifications

• Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist License issued by the State of California.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Moderate computer skills and experience.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to follow written and oral instruction
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Experience working effectively with diverse individuals and lifestyles.
  

Salary & Benefits

$48.57 - $58.07 per hour. Salary commensurate with experience. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Other Information

• This is a 100% FTE (40 hours per week) career appointment.
• Your employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a credentialing clearance, background clearance and medical clearance according to University Health Service policies.
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Health Care Professionals Unit (HX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at:http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/hx/index.html
  

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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