Onsite Clinical Lab Scientist – Campus Health

California Polytechnic State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University is seeking an Emergency Hire - Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Campus Health and Wellbeing department in San Luis Obispo. The role involves performing moderate- to high-complexity testing, operating hematology and microbiology systems, and ensuring specimen quality and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate will hold a California CLS license, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and 2+ years of journey-level CLS experience, with BLS/CPR certs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent from an accredited institution or equivalent post-secondary education, training and experience as defined by the California Division of Laboratory Science.
• Two years of increasingly responsible and diverse experience as a journey-level Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate- to high-complexity laboratory testing on blood, urine, stool, and other body fluids using established procedures.
• Operate automated and manual testing systems for hematology, urinalysis, microscopy, infectious disease screening, pregnancy testing, and point-of-care glucose testing.
• Receive and identify patients, verify test orders, perform phlebotomy, and follow universal precautions and specimen-collection standards.
• Process, store, and prepare specimens for in-house testing or shipment to reference laboratories, applying proper acceptance and rejection criteria.
• Enter, review, approve, and report test results in the laboratory information system while maintaining accurate records and performing quality control.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory; prepare reagents and media and replenish supplies as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science

Two years of journey-level Clinical Laboratory Scientist experience

Job description

California Polytechnic State University is seeking an Emergency Hire - Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Campus Health and Wellbeing department in San Luis Obispo. The role involves performing moderate- to high-complexity testing, operating hematology and microbiology systems, and ensuring specimen quality and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate will hold a California CLS license, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and 2+ years of journey-level CLS experience, with BLS/CPR certs.