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

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing and to evaluate results, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will maintain quality control, calibration, and preventive maintenance, serving as a technical resource for staff and customers while delivering outstanding patient-centered lab services.

Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in a relevant field.
• Must have a current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by the State of California.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing.
• Evaluate test results and perform quality control procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Provide laboratory services in a timely manner and deliver excellent customer service.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and staff.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Customer service

Technical resource

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SoftLab LIS

Epic

Iris IChemIQ

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).