University of California San Diego

(CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist - EC Clinical Lab - 141740

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation in a relevant field.
  • Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license from California.
  • Essential knowledge and abilities for the role.

Responsibilities

  • Perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing.
  • Evaluate test results and quality control procedures.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment.
  • Troubleshoot laboratory issues as they arise.
  • Deliver timely laboratory services with excellent customer service.
  • Serve as a technical resource for staff and customers.
  • Adhere to safety policies and perform related CLS functions.

Benefits

  • Career appointment with full-time hours.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment.
  • Exposure to advanced laboratory technologies and instrumentation.
  • Potential for professional development and skill enhancement.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
CLIN LAB SCI Department:
EC Clinical Lab Hiring Pay Scale
$52.72 - $69.64 / Hour Worksite:
East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road) Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
HX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Variable, 8-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#141740 (CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist - EC Clinical Lab
Filing Deadline: Thu 10/15/2026
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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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Graduation from college with a major in a relevant field.
  • Must have a current 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
  • Previous relevant experience.
  • Blood Bank experience.
  • At least two years of applicable clinical laboratory experience.
  • Experience with SoftLab LIS and Epic.
  • Experience with the following automated instrumentation Iris IChem\IQ, Sysmex XN and CS-2500, Siemens EXL, Ortho Vision.
  • Generalist skills - Hematology / Chemistry
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and at various locations as necessary in accordance with operational needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act

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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If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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