(CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist - EC Clinical Lab - 141740

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing, evaluate results, and maintain quality control. The role provides lab services with timely turnaround and acts as a technical resource for staff.

Applicants must graduate from college in a relevant field and hold a California CLS license. Preferred candidates have Blood Bank experience and proficiency with SoftLab LIS and Epic.

Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in a relevant field.
• Must hold a California CLS license issued by the California Department of Public Health.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing and evaluate results.
• Maintain quality control procedures and instrument calibration.
• Provide timely laboratory services and act as a technical resource for staff.

Education

Graduation from college with a major in a relevant field

Tools

SoftLab LIS

Epic

Iris IChem IQ

Sysmex XN

CS-2500

Siemens EXL

Ortho Vision

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing; evaluates test results; performs and evaluates quality control procedures; performs preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting. Provides laboratory services in a timely manner and consistently delivers excellent customer service. Serves as a technical resource for customers and other staff. Adheres to all safety policies. Performs other related CLS functions as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Must have a current 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous relevant experience.

• Blood Bank experience.

• At least two years of applicable clinical laboratory experience.

• Experience with SoftLab LIS and Epic.

• Experience with the following automated instrumentation Iris IChem\IQ, Sysmex XN and CS-2500, Siemens EXL, Ortho Vision.

• Generalist skills - Hematology / Chemistry

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and at various locations as necessary in accordance with operational 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).