Clinical Laboratory Scientist: High-Complexity Testing

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform moderate- to high-complexity tests on blood, urine, stool and other body fluids using established procedures. You will operate hematology, urinalysis, microscopy, infectious disease screens and point-of-care glucose testing, and handle phlebotomy per universal precautions.

The role requires a California CLS license and a Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, with 2 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent.
• Two years of increasingly responsible and diverse CLS experience.
• Valid California CLS license by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate- to high-complexity laboratory testing on blood, urine, stool, and other body fluids using established procedures.
• Operate automated and manual testing systems for hematology, urinalysis, microscopy, infectious disease screening, pregnancy testing, and point-of-care glucose testing.
• Receive and identify patients, verify test orders, perform phlebotomy, and follow universal precautions and specimen-collection standards.
• Process, store, and prepare specimens for in-house testing or shipment to reference laboratories, applying proper acceptance and rejection criteria.
• Enter, review, approve, and report test results in the laboratory information system while maintaining accurate records and performing quality control.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory; prepare reagents and media and replenish supplies as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen handling

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license

Tools

Laboratory analyzers

Laboratory Information System

Job description

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform moderate- to high-complexity tests on blood, urine, stool and other body fluids using established procedures. You will operate hematology, urinalysis, microscopy, infectious disease screens and point-of-care glucose testing, and handle phlebotomy per universal precautions.

The role requires a California CLS license and a Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, with 2 years of