Under direction of the Laboratory Manager, provides day-to-day supervisory and technical support to the Chemistry and Hematology Labs. Perform extensive analysis and technical consultation for Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) integration for clinicians, researchers, and the campus research community. Perform quality assurance and quality control functions for the Chemistry and Hematology Labs. Acts as the liaison between supervisors and quality assurance program(s). Establish and oversee routine quality assurance programs. Work with Laboratory Manager to establish, implement, and maintain a quality system agency. Assist in establishing and validating new tests as required, including generation of reference intervals for the Chemistry and Hematology Labs. Assist in technical consultation to clinicians, researchers and campus research community.

Apply By Date October 18, 2026 at 11:59pm, PST

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License issued by the State Department of Health.
• No minimum education required.
• Extensive experience working in a human or veterinary clinical diagnostic laboratory.
• Experience establishing hematology and chemistry reference intervals using appropriate statistical methods.
• Experience with implementing, maintaining, and monitoring QA/QC programs for a diagnostic laboratory, including experience with Westgard Rules and their implementation.
• Experience writing/reviewing standard operating procedures.
• Supervisory skills to recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, assign tasks, motivate employees, and build staff morale.
• Skills to implement new test methodology and analyzers, including validation and appropriate reference interval generation for a diagnostic chemistry or hematology laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with assessing laboratory equipment, performing calibrations and minor repairs.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices or American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostician standards.
• Ability to perform collaborative clinical research using clinical laboratory diagnostics.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a diverse group of people including faculty, researchers, clients, students, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• 40% - Management
• 30% - Quality Control/Quality Assurance
• 15% - Laboratory Information System POC
• 10% - Testing and Analysis
• 5% - Facility and Equipment Management

Department Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist supports the Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory by ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards, maintaining LIS/LIMS systems, and performing test validation and equipment verification in the Chemistry and Hematology sections. This position ensures the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results while supporting the department's mission of delivering high-quality diagnostic services, research, and teaching.

This position is integral to the overall operation of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. This position provides managerial assistance to the lab manager as well as high level technical consultation, implementation and management of the Laboratory Information System (LIS), ensures the respective labs meet quality assurance standards, assists in establishing and validating new tests, methodologies and reference intervals, and performs occasional diagnostic testing.

As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our supervisors are provided with the following benefits:

PERSONAL LEAVE

• Vacation - earn (3) three weeks per year!
• 14 paid Holidays annually
• Sick Leave - eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum)

COMPENSATION

• Competitive pay

CE & Other BENEFITS

• $1,500 Continuing Education annual allowance
• 80 hours Paid CE annually (pro-rated based on appointment %)
• Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program
• Scrubs provided and laundered at no cost to the employee

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $114 , 700 /annually - $236 , 700 /annually
• Salary Frequency: Annually
• UC Job Title: CLIN LAB SUPV 2
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100 % - Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm. Some weekend, holiday or after hours work as necessary.
• Location: Davis, CA.
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees .

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life , short/long term disability , pet insurance , legal coverage , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave , Family & Medical Leave , Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Work occasional various hours on short notice (including covering staff shortages and holiday shifts). Work under Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Work with possible exposure to zoonotic diseases, anesthesthetic agents, cleaning chemicals and radioactive patients. May require working with or around areas with hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.