Payroll Title:
CLIN LAB SCI Department:
LA JOLLA CLINICAL LAB Hiring Pay Scale
$52.72 - $69.64 / Hour Worksite:
La Jolla Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
HX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Variable, 8-Hour Shifts, Variable
#141476 (CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist - Clinical LabFiling Deadline: Thu 10/1/2026 Apply Now
DESCRIPTIONUnder 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- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience with SoftLab LIS and Epic.
- Experience with the following automated instrumentation Sysmex XN, Iris IChem\IQ, TEG, and Roche Cobas.
- Generalist skills - Hematology/Chemistry.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS- 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.
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Annual Full Pay Range: $110,079 - $145,408 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $52.72 - $69.64
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).
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