Transfusion Lab Scientist — Fast-Paced Blood Bank

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to provide transfusion medicine support across a large academic medical center. You will perform serologic testing, compatibility testing, and transfusion reaction investigations, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and transplant teams to ensure safe blood product management.

The role requires a California CLS license or Immunohematology license, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex serologic testing and compatibility testing.
• Assist in transfusion reaction investigations and quality control activities.
• Troubleshoot laboratory issues to support safe and timely patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, transplant teams, and lab colleagues to manage blood products.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Support emergency and massive transfusion events and contribute to training and validation.

Skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor of Science in a laboratory science

Tools

California CLS license

Immunohematology license

Job description

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to provide transfusion medicine support across a large academic medical center. You will perform serologic testing, compatibility testing, and transfusion reaction investigations, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and transplant teams to ensure safe blood product management.

The role requires a California CLS license or Immunohematology license, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a