Lead Clinical Lab Scientist – Chemistry & QC

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to oversee lab workflow, troubleshoot chemistry procedures and analyzers, and assist in developing or modifying procedures under the direction of a project leader. The role involves performing calibration and calibration verification, maintaining QC materials and data, and training new CLS staff.

California CLS license or California Clinical Chemistry Scientist License is required; five years of Chemistry experience is

Qualifications

• College graduate degree with a BA or BS in a related science.
• Two years of recent experience performing clinical lab testing in the Clinical Laboratories.
• Demonstrated superior theoretical knowledge, technical judgment and skills and the ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Keeps abreast of technical developments through current literature review; evaluates new procedures when requested.

Responsibilities

• Oversees workflow of the lab to ensure turn-around times are met.
• Troubleshoots or investigates malfunctioning Chemistry procedures and analyzers.
• Aids in the development of new procedures or modify existing procedures under the direction of a project leader.
• Performs lab compliance procedures including calibration and calibration verification of assays.
• Establishes and maintains QC materials and data.
• Assists in training of new CLS’s and CLS trainees.
• Works as a bench CLS as needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS in related science

Job description

UCSF Health in San Francisco is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to oversee lab workflow, troubleshoot chemistry procedures and analyzers, and assist in developing or modifying procedures under the direction of a project leader. The role involves performing calibration and calibration verification, maintaining QC materials and data, and training new CLS staff.

California CLS license or California Clinical Chemistry Scientist License is required; five years of Chemistry experience is