Clinical Lab Scientist - Rapid Response Hospital Lab

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

Job summary

UC San Diego's Clinical Laboratory Scientist position supports the Rapid Response Lab, providing testing services for Jacobs Medical Center, Moore's Cancer, and outpatient areas. The role performs waived to high complexity testing, evaluates results, and ensures quality control while maintaining safety and timely service.

The CLS serves as a technical resource and performs preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting across Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Urinalysis,

Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in a relevant field.
• 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

• Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing and evaluates results.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures and calibration.
• Provides timely laboratory service and acts as a technical resource for customers and staff.
• Maintains safety policies and performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Hematology

Chemistry

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Education

College degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SoftLab LIS

Epic

Sysmex XN

Iris IChemIQ

TEG

Roche Cobas

Job description

UC San Diego's Clinical Laboratory Scientist position supports the Rapid Response Lab, providing testing services for Jacobs Medical Center, Moore's Cancer, and outpatient areas. The role performs waived to high complexity testing, evaluates results, and ensures quality control while maintaining safety and timely service.

The CLS serves as a technical resource and performs preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting across Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Urinalysis,