Clinical Lab Scientist Specialist - Days

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to oversee lab workflow, troubleshoot chemistry procedures and analyzers, and assist in developing or modifying procedures under the direction of a project leader. The role involves performing calibration and calibration verification, maintaining QC materials and data, and training new CLS staff.

California CLS license or California Clinical Chemistry Scientist License is required; five years of Chemistry experience is

Qualifications

• College graduate degree with a BA or BS in a related science.
• Two years of recent experience performing clinical lab testing in the Clinical Laboratories.
• Demonstrated superior theoretical knowledge, technical judgment and skills and the ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Keeps abreast of technical developments through current literature review; evaluates new procedures when requested.

Responsibilities

• Oversees workflow of the lab to ensure turn-around times are met.
• Troubleshoots or investigates malfunctioning Chemistry procedures and analyzers.
• 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.
• Establishes and maintains QC materials and data.
• Assists in training of new CLS’s and CLS trainees.
• Works as a bench CLS as needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS in related science

Job description

• Oversees workflow of the lab to ensure turn-around times are met.
• Troubleshoots or investigates malfunctioning Chemistry procedures and analyzers.
• 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.
• Establishes and maintains QC materials and data.
• Assists in training of new CLS’s and CLS trainees.
• Works as a bench CLS as needed.

Job Description

• Oversees workflow of the lab to ensure turn-around times are met.
• Troubleshoots or investigates malfunctioning Chemistry procedures and analyzers.
• 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.
• Establishes and maintains QC materials and data.
• 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.
• College graduate degree with a BA or BS in a related science
• Two years of recent experience performing clinical lab testing in the Clinical Laboratories.
• 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 Chemistry Supervisor, evaluates new procedures, and makes recommendations.

Preferred Qualification

• Prefer five years of Chemistry 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.

Required Licences/Certifications

• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or
• California Clinical Chemistry Scientist License

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 .

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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