CLS Clinical Lab Supervisor - Nights

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East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road). 6655 Alvarado Road, San Diego, CA 92120, United States.

#138248 (CLS) Clinical Lab Supervisor - Evenings
Filing Deadline:
Thu 2/5/2026

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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment
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Apply by 01/27/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

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Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Involves testing clinical specimens for information about the health of a patient, for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Disciplines include blood banking, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and processing. Be responsible for the daily operations, technical oversight, and regulatory compliance of a high-complexity testing and transfusion service within an academic medical center. Supervises employees in highly technical sub-specialty area.

Directly oversees all the technical operations of the laboratory, enforcing standard operating procedures and research methods. Responsible for laboratory meeting quality assurance standards. For transfusion service, may include support advanced patient care including massive transfusion protocols, neonatal and pediatric transfusion, stem cell and solid organ transplant, oncology, and specialized procedures such as therapeutic apheresis and red cell exchange. The supervisor ensures accurate and timely testing, safe blood product modification, and appropriate utilization of blood components while maintaining compliance with CAP, AABB, FDA, and hospital regulatory standards.

• A Bachelor s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field required;
  Master s degree preferred.
• Licensure in respective clinical area:
  General Clinical Lab:
  Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) issued by CDPH.
• Current MT/MLS (ASCP or equivalent) required.
• A minimum of five (5+) or more years of clinical laboratory experience.
• In-depth knowledge of transfusion medicine, immunohematology, transfusion practices, blood product preparation/modification, and regulatory requirements.

• SBB (Specialist in Blood Banking, ASCP) certification.
• Experience with blood bank information systems (e.g. Soft Bank).
• Experience with Ortho Vision analyzer.
• Experience with cellular therapy or advanced product modification workflows.
• Experience preparing for and managing CAP, FDA, AABB, or Joint Commission inspections.
• Training or Certification in lean six sigma or other quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Laboratory management experience and extensive knowledge of the clinical laboratory, especially in the area(s) to which is assigned.
• Experience and proven success in maintaining current knowledge of laboratory concepts, new methodologies, and advances in the field of specimen processing, automation, and procedures.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Annual Full Pay Range: $119,400 - $230,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $57.18 - $110.54

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…