(CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist - Clinical Lab - 141476

Payroll Title: CLIN LAB SCI; Department: LA JOLLA CLINICAL LAB; Worksite: La Jolla; Appointment Type: Career; Appointment Percent: 100%; Union: HX; Total Openings: 1.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing
• Evaluate test results
• Perform and evaluate quality control procedures
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Provide laboratory services in a timely manner with excellent customer service
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and staff
• Adhere to all safety policies
• Perform other related CLS functions as required
• Work in subspecialty areas: Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Blood Gas
• Provide service to Jacobs Medical Center, Moore’s Cancer, and outpatient areas

Requirements

• Graduation from college with a major in a relevant field
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or appropriate sub‑specialty license issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre‑employment physical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with SoftLab LIS and Epic
• Experience with automated instrumentation: Sysmex XN, Iris IChem\IQ, TEG, and Roche Cobas
• Generalist skills – Hematology/Chemistry

Skills

• SoftLab LIS
• Epic
• Sysmex XN
• Iris IChem\IQ
• TEG
• Roche Cobas
• Hematology
• Chemistry
• Coagulation
• Urinalysis
• Microbiology
• Blood Gas

Pay

Hourly Pay Scale: $52.72 - $69.64 / Hour
Annual Full Pay Range: $110,079 - $145,408 (prorated if appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Schedule

Work Schedule: Variable, 8‑Hour Shifts, Variable