Transfusion Lab Scientist - Fast-Paced Impact Role

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to provide transfusion medicine support across our academic medical center. The CLS performs serologic testing, blood component selection, compatibility testing, and transfusion investigations to ensure safe, timely patient care.

Working in a fast-paced Transfusion Service, you will use manual and automated methods, LIS, and blood bank equipment while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and transplant teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a laboratory science or equivalent.
• Active California CLS license.
• Experience performing clinical lab testing in Transfusion Service.
• Experience performing clinical laboratory testing in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and function in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex serologic testing and compatibility testing.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and transfusion teams to manage blood products.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Support emergency and massive transfusion events.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Patient safety

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Blood bank instrumentation

Automated testing platforms

Job description

UCSF Health in San Francisco is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to provide transfusion medicine support across our academic medical center. The CLS performs serologic testing, blood component selection, compatibility testing, and transfusion investigations to ensure safe, timely patient care.

Working in a fast-paced Transfusion Service, you will use manual and automated methods, LIS, and blood bank equipment while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and transplant teams.