(CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist / Spec, Per Diem - 134012

UC San Diego; Oakland, California, Winchester (CA, MO, VA); On-site; USD 147,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a renowned academic health system as a Clinical Lab Scientist, where you will perform critical testing and ensure quality control in a fast-paced environment. This role is vital for delivering excellent patient care across various specialties, including Hematology and Microbiology. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative institution offers a collaborative atmosphere and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about healthcare and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a difference in patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must possess Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licensure.
• Strong math skills and manual dexterity required.
• Excellent communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity testing and evaluate results.
• Provide laboratory services and maintain quality control.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and staff.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Strong math skills

Manual dexterity

Teaching ability

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SoftLab LIS

Epic

Iris IChem/IQ

GEM4000

TEG

Roche Cobas

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(CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist / Spec, Per Diem - 134012

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Job Description

Extended Deadline: Tue 5/13/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Please note that this position is a part-time appointment

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.

The Rapid Response Lab provides services to Jacobs Medical Center, Moore's Cancer, and other outpatient areas. A CLS performs patient testing and works in subspecialty areas of the laboratory - Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Blood Gas.

Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the CLS or CLS Specialist level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).

• Strong math skills.

• Manual dexterity.

• Demonstrated ability in teaching, critical thinking and problem solving.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

• Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience with SoftLab LIS and Epic.
• Experience with the following automated instrumentation Iris IChem\IQ, GEM4000, TEG, and Roche Cobas.
• 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 pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $146,223 - $146,223 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $70.03 - $70.03

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).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

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.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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Payroll Title:

CLIN LAB SCI SPEC PD

Department:

La Jolla Clinical Lab

Hiring Pay Scale

$70.03 / Hour

Worksite:

Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type:

Per Diem

Appointment Percent:

20%

Union:

HX Contract

Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Variable

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La Jolla, CA

Posted: 4/29/2025

Job Status: On Call

Job Reference #: 134012