(CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist - Clinical Lab - 141511

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Blood Bank/Transfusion Service. You will perform pre-transfusion testing, compatibility studies, antibody identification and direct antiglobulin testing, and perform blood component selection and issuance.

Responsibilities include inventory management, quality control, instrument maintenance, and documentation in line with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in a relevant field.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or appropriate California license.
• 2+ years clinical laboratory experience for CLS Specialist level.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-transfusion and compatibility testing.
• Identify antibodies and conduct direct antiglobulin testing.
• Issue blood components and manage inventory.
• Maintain quality control and instrument troubleshooting.
• Process specimens and prepare reagents for testing.
• Document results in accordance with standards.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

College degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SoftBank

Ortho Vision analyzer

Blood bank information systems

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment

Apply by 09/24/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants

Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of a Senior Supervisor, a Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs a wide variety of technical procedures in the Blood Bank/Transfusion Service. Responsibilities include performing pre-transfusion testing, compatibility testing, antibody identification, direct antiglobulin testing, blood component selection and issuance, inventory management, quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, reagent preparation, manufacturing of blood products, and documentation in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards. May participate in method validations, implementation of new procedures, quality improvement activities, and training of staff and students.

Independently prioritize workload and assess departmental needs, assisting coworkers as needed to ensure timely and safe patient care. Participate in the support of routine, urgent, massive transfusion, transplant, neonatal, and other specialized transfusion services. Work is assigned daily and reviewed by supervisory personnel or their designee.

Clinical Laboratory Scientists perform waived and non-waived testing, interpret and report laboratory results within the scope of their licensure, training, and demonstrated competency, while adhering to established policies, procedures, and quality standards. Must be available to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and other shifts as operationally required.

MINIMUM 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.
• Previous clinical lab experience. Two (2) or more years of clinical laboratory experience required for the CLS Specialist level.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree.
• SBB (Specialist in Blood Banking, ASCP) certification.
• Experience with blood bank information systems (e.g. SoftBank).
• Experience with Ortho Vision analyzer.
• Experience with product modification workflows.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $110,079 - $145,408 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $52.72 - $69.64

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).