(CLS) Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Spec-Microbiol

CLS) Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Spec-Microbiol - 127396 Job Description Extended Review Date : Mon 5 / 6 / 2024

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. 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.

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This posting has been modified as of 1 / 8 / 24, and reposted.

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision of a Senior Supervisor CLS, perform independently 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 independent 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.

On a daily basis, assess 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.

Depending on experience of the selected candidate, the incumbent will be hired at the CLS or CLS Specialist level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by the State of California.

Less than two (2) years of experience qualifies as CLS level; Two (2+) years of laboratory experience qualifies as CLS Specialist.

Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Must possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's Degree.

Bacteriology culture work-up and microscopy experience.

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 pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $95,964 - $126,763 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $45.96 - $60.71

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).

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.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service.

Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics.

We invite you to join our team!

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Application Instructions

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We look forward to hearing from you!

Payroll Title : CLIN LAB SCI Department : Microbiology Lab Hiring Pay Scale $45.96 - $69.90 / Hour Worksite : La Jolla Appointment Type : Career Appointment Percent : 100% Union : Total Openings : 2 Work Schedule : Variable, 8 hr shifts

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Posted : 4 / 18 / 2024

Job Reference # : 127396