Job Description

Extended Deadline: Mon 6/16/2025

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 5/21/25 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 6/2/25. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing; evaluates test results; performs and evaluates quality control procedures; performs preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting. Provides laboratory services in a timely manner and consistently delivers excellent customer service. Serves as a technical resource for customers and other staff. Adheres to all safety policies. Performs other related CLS functions as required.

The Rapid Response Lab provides services to Jacobs Medical Center, Moore’s Cancer, and other outpatient areas. A CLS performs patient testing and works in subspecialty areas of the laboratory - Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Blood Gas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).

• Strong math skills.

• Demonstrated ability in teaching, critical thinking and problem solving.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Medical Technology from an NAACLS accredited MT program.
• Recent experience in a Stem Cell Processing, Blood Bank, Hematology Laboratory, or similar environment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, overtime, and at various locations as necessary in accordance with operational needs.
• Must be able to participate in the SCPL weekend work/on-call and holiday coverage rotation.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $98,846 - $130,563 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $47.34 - $62.53

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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