Clinical Lab Scientist - Hillcrest Blood Bank

Overview

Clinical Lab Scientist - Hillcrest Blood Bank - 136437

Under supervision of a Senior Supervisor CLS, perform a wide variety of technical procedures in a section of the Department Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Other responsibilities include method development-modification-parallel testing, collaboration on or preparation of abstracts or manuscripts, repair of laboratory instruments, sample processing, reagent preparation, data entry and phlebotomy duties. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and other shifts as needed.

• Assess daily workload and help coworkers as needed; work is assigned daily and reviewed by supervisory personnel or designee.
• Process specimens, perform waived and non-waived testing within licensure scope without direct constant supervision, and report results as trained and deemed competent.

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or appropriate sub-specialty license issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.
• Graduation from college with a major in a relevant field.
• Previous clinical lab experience.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position.

• A Bachelors Degree.
• Previous relevant experience.
• At least two years of applicable clinical laboratory experience
• SBB (Specialist in Blood Banking, ASCP) certification
• Experience with blood bank information systems (e.g. Soft Bank)
• Experience with Ortho Vision analyzer.
• Experience with product modification workflows.

• 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.

Base pay range: $47.34/hr - $62.53/hr

Annual Full Pay Range: $98,846 - $130,563 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $47.34 - $62.53

Pay Transparency:
The Hiring Pay Scale 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).

Extended Deadline:
Mon 9/29/2025. Apply Now. Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. 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. Vaccination policy and other health directives may apply. UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region and operates multiple facilities. Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration, apply before the initial closing date. UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a drug-free environment;

drug screening may be required.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

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• Higher Education