Payroll Title:
CLIN LAB SCI Department:
GENOMICS LAB Hiring Pay Scale
$50.21 - $66.32 / Hour Worksite:
La Jolla Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
HX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday, weekend rotation as needed
#140036 (CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist - Genomics LabExtended Deadline: Tue 7/28/2026 Apply Now
DESCRIPTIONUnder the general supervision of a Senior Clinical Lab Scientist Supervisor, perform independently in a wide variety of technical procedures in a section of the Clinical Genomics Department. Other responsibilities include method development, modification, parallel testing, collaboration on or independent preparation of abstracts or manuscripts, repair of laboratory instruments, sample processing, reagent preparation, data entry, and phlebotomy duties.
Daily, assess the overall workload for any area that needs help and help coworkers without being reassigned by the supervisor. Work is assigned daily and reviewed by supervisory personnel or designee. All Clinical Laboratory Scientists may process specimens, perform waived and non-waived testing without direct and constant supervision, and report results without supervisor or director review for the tests that are within their scope of licensure and for which they have been trained and deemed competent.
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.
- Must have Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Clinical Validation Experience and new test development for at least 1 to 2 years.
- Clinical laboratory experience.
- Clinical laboratory experience in Molecular Genetics.
- Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology (CGMBS).
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.
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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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