Transfusion Lab Scientist — Evening, Part-Time

University-of-California---SAN-Francisc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

UCSF is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for part‑time evening coverage in the Transfusion Service. The CLS performs serologic testing, compatibility testing, transfusion reaction investigations, and quality control to support safe patient care.

The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and transfusion teams, maintains regulatory compliance, and participates in emergency and massive transfusion preparedness in a high‑volume academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in a laboratory science.
• A valid California Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or a limited license in Immunohematology
• Maintain active license and follow Clinical Lab CLS licensure policy
• Recent experience performing clinical lab testing in Transfusion Service.
• Recent experience performing clinical laboratory testing in a healthcare setting
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and function effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Two years Blood Bank or Transfusion Service experience in a high-volume lab
• Experience identifying antibodies and performing titers
• Transfusion reaction follow-up and Blood Bank QC procedures
• Experience with hospital/LIS systems and automated platforms
• New CLS Program grads welcome

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex serologic testing, compatibility testing, transfusion reaction investigations, and quality control activities.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, operating room personnel, transplant teams, and colleagues to manage blood products.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Support emergency and massive transfusion events and contribute to training and operational initiatives.
• Work independently in a high-volume healthcare environment.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Laboratory Science

California CLS license

Job description

UCSF is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for part‑time evening coverage in the Transfusion Service. The CLS performs serologic testing, compatibility testing, transfusion reaction investigations, and quality control to support safe patient care.

The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and transfusion teams, maintains regulatory compliance, and participates in emergency and massive transfusion preparedness in a high‑volume academic medical center.