Hiring! Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Join our dynamic team, where we're dedicated to advancing the field of immunogenetics, histocompatibility, and transplantation immunology. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you will be responsible for a multitude of tests in relation to organ transplantation. Your primary duties include:

• Perform high complexity histocompatibility testing, including serological techniques, micro cytotoxicity testing, cross-matching, and antibody testing using Luminex.
• Participate in Transplant on-call and weekend rotations.
• Contribute to ongoing R&D and method development projects.

Salary Range: $75/hour

In addition to a competitive salary range, this position is also eligible for shift differentials.

Qualifications:

• Current, valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHS) license.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to work outside of normal shift hours, including on-call and rotating weekends.
• Experience and background in Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) and blood bank, preferred.
• Background in molecular methods, reference ranges, test methodologies, instrument operation/maintenance as well as CAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant disease states in order to communicate significance of test results.
• Ability to perform testing, documentation, interpretation, and report preparation for ongoing R&D and method development projects.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Must pass the Ishihara Color Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity including color differentiation.

Requirements:

• Night 2x8-Hour (23:30 - 08:00)
• 2-3 days per week (5 days every two weeks)
• Min 2 yrs experience.
• Recent Experience in clinical laboratory technology in Chemistry.
• Experience with blood gas analyzers preferred
• Preferred experience in high-volume lab, doing clinical laboratory testing.
• Preferred experience with current automation used in a clinical Lab.
• Ability to float to other UCSF Facilities.