Clinical Lab Scientist

The Clinical Lab Scientist performs test procedures in Transfusion Service. Performs and reports test results (manually and automated). Operates laboratory instrumentation & equipment to accurately generate test results. Initiates troubleshooting of errant laboratory instrumentation & equipment as needed. Follows established quality control procedures and participate in all associated tasks in the section. Must be able to work in a high volume setting.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

The salary range for this position is $65.53 - $81.63 (Hourly Rate).

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• Bachelor of Science degree
• A valid California Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or a limited license in Immunohematology Maintain active license and follow Clinical Lab CLS licensure policy
• Recent experience performing clinical lab testing in Transfusion Service

• Prefer two years Blood Bank or Transfusion Service experience in a high volume lab within the past five years, to include, but not exclusive of, experience in:
  • Selection and crossmatch of blood for the sensitized or problem recipient
  • Antibody identification and titers
  • Serologic follow-up of transfusion reactions
  • Blood Bank quality control procedures
  • Problems associated with transfusion of the neonate
  • Use of hospital and laboratory information (computer) systems
  • Experience performing testing on an automated platform