Clinical Lab Scientist: Impactful Diagnostics & Lab Excellence

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in La Jolla seeks a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) to perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing, evaluate results, and maintain quality control. The CLS will contribute as a technical resource and uphold safety standards across subspecialties.

The role supports the Rapid Response Lab, serving Jacobs Medical Center and outpatient areas, with a focus on Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Blood Gas testing.

Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in a relevant field.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by the State of California.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing and evaluates test results.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Provides laboratory services in a timely manner and serves as a technical resource for customers and staff.

Skills

CLS License CA

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Relevant field degree

Tools

SoftLab LIS

Epic

Sysmex XN

Iris IChemIQ

TEG

Roche Cobas

Job description

UC San Diego Health in La Jolla seeks a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) to perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing, evaluate results, and maintain quality control. The CLS will contribute as a technical resource and uphold safety standards across subspecialties.

The role supports the Rapid Response Lab, serving Jacobs Medical Center and outpatient areas, with a focus on Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Blood Gas testing.