Night Shift CLS: Blood Bank Transfusion Specialist

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

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-transfusion and compatibility testing, antibody identification, and blood component issuance within the Blood Bank/Transfusion Service. Responsibilities include inventory management, QC, instrument maintenance, and documentation to regulatory standards.

The position may involve method validations, training staff and students, and participation in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• California CLS license required.
• Two+ years clinical lab experience for CLS Specialist level.
• Graduation from college with a major in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-transfusion testing, compatibility testing, and antibody identification.
• Issue blood components, manage inventory, and document results per standards.
• Support validation, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights; shifts may vary.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SoftBank

Ortho Vision analyzer

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-transfusion and compatibility testing, antibody identification, and blood component issuance within the Blood Bank/Transfusion Service. Responsibilities include inventory management, QC, instrument maintenance, and documentation to regulatory standards.

The position may involve method validations, training staff and students, and participation in quality improvement activities.