Clinical Lab Scientist Specialist

UCSF Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health BCH-Oakland Laboratory seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist to oversee technical operations across Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, and limited Microbiology. The role includes developing workflows, supervising CLS staff, and ensuring quality and compliance in a busy hospital lab.

You will mentor trainees, troubleshoot analyzers, and participate in new procedures under project leadership, while supporting multiple UCSF Medical Center locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required and current CLS Generalist licensure.

Responsibilities

• Oversees workflow of the lab to ensure turn-around times are met.
• Troubleshoots or investigates problems with malfunctioning analyzers and procedures.
• Assists in development of new procedures or modifies existing procedures under project leadership.
• Performs lab compliance procedures including calibration and verification of assays.
• Reviews daily operational and equipment quality reports to maintain compliance and data tracking.
• Assists in training of new CLSs and CLS trainees.
• Works as a bench CLS as needed.

Skills

CLS Generalist

Blood Bank

Chemistry

Hematology

Microbiology

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of a BCH-Oakland Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist is for the technical operations of the BCH-Oakland Clinical Lab which include Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry and limited Microbiology sections This individual develops, organizes, and maintains the BCH-Oakland Clinical Lab section in areas of instrumentation, test procedures, workflow, and employee training. In addition, the individual assumes the responsibilities of the Clinical Laboratory Scientists, or the Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist as needed.

• Oversees workflow of the lab to ensure turn-around times are met.
• Further troubleshooting or investigation of problems with malfunctioning analyzers and procedures.
• Aids in the development of new procedures or modify existing procedures under the direction of a project leader.
• Performs lab compliance procedures including calibration and calibration verification of assays.
• Review daily operational and equipment quality reports to maintain compliance, establish QC materials and ensure accurate quality data tracking
• Assists in training of new CLS’s and CLS trainees.
• Works as a bench CLS as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Demonstrated superior theoretical knowledge, technical judgment and skills and the ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Assumes responsibilities for keeping abreast of technical developments through current literature review. As requested by a Generalist Supervisor, evaluates new procedures and makes recommendations.
• Bachelor of Science degree required and current CLS Generalist Licensure
• Two years of recent experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology and limited Microbiology).

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer five years of generalist CLS experience, to include, but not exclusive of, experience in:

• High volume hospital clinical laboratory.
• Current automated equipment/methods in the area of specialty.
• Development of new assays.
• Writing SOP.
• Teaching, including orientation and training of employee.
• Word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
• Two Years recent experience in Transfusion Service / Blood Bank

Required Licenses/Certifications

• A valid California Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist license or a temporary license pending passing the next scheduled licensure examination.

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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