Clinical Lab Scientist

About the role

Serve the needs of adult patients cared for by the UCSF Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy Program. Perform procedures related to the processing, storage, and distribution of cellular therapy products, including Bone Marrow, Stem Cell, and Immune Effector Cell products. Perform test procedures in the BMT Laboratory, including flow cytometry. Transcribe and report test results. Operate laboratory instrumentation and equipment to accurately generate test results. Initiate troubleshooting of errant laboratory instrumentation and equipment as needed. Follow established quality control procedures and participate in all associated tasks in the section.

Responsibilities

• Process, store, and distribute cellular therapy products (Bone Marrow, Stem Cell, Immune Effector Cell products).
• Perform test procedures in the BMT Laboratory, including flow cytometry.
• Transcribe and report test results accurately.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Follow established quality control procedures.

Requirements

• College graduate with a BA/BS in a related science.
• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (Medical Technology) - Generalist.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations as needed.
• High level of awareness for unusual or abnormal results and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to produce accurate, complete, and legible records of work performed.
• Good technical skills and sound decision-making ability.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in Cellular Therapy, Blood and Marrow Processing.
• 2 years’ experience in Blood Banking, Component Processing, or Transfusion service within the past 5 years.
• Thorough knowledge in the fields of Cellular Therapy Processing and Storage and in Immunology.
• Recent experience in a clinical laboratory setting handling blood products using aseptic technique, knowledge of cGMP, and blood product component processing and isolation.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. UCSF brings together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health and is home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging, and stem cells.

Benefits

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: UCSF Benefits.