Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is a large, diverse multi-site department whose mission is to create a healthier world through bold innovation in public health, education, technology and research. UC Davis is leading the way in diagnosing, treating, and ultimately preventing disease. Pathology brings these efforts together with education and patient care to transform the field. This position sets the highest standards for professionalism and competency in providing high quality customer service, diagnostic and therapeutic care to patients within UCDHS and its affiliates. Our laboratories are licensed by the State of California, certified by CLIA, accredited by College of American Pathologists (CAP), AABB, and Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), and located in three distinct facilities: Surgery and Emergency Services Pavilion (SESP); Pathology Building; and the Specialty Testing Center (STC). The department is one of UCDMC's largest ancillary services with annual gross revenues of over $415M, expenses of approximately $65M, and more than 350 overall employees in the department's clinical and academic sections. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine's mission is to provide high quality patient/physician services, to maintain the excellence of the educational programs, and to perform scholarly research and development when appropriate. These objectives are to be met within the limits of resources available with emphasis on cost effectiveness and innovation.

Job Summary

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Job Responsibilities

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist supports departmental goals through the performance of timely and accurate analytical blood and body fluid analysis, evaluating and implementing new procedures, methods, and instrumentation, quality assurance monitoring, and by providing education and training oversight to students and new employee.

Required Qualifications

Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

• Possess California State Issued Clinical Laboratory Science license as appropriate for job responsibilities (current and renewed every two years as required).
• Possess at least 2 years of experience and technical knowledge in Automated Chemistry and Urinalysis Laboratory testing.
• Teaching experience necessary for interactions with medical technology students,trainees, pathology residents, and physicians.
• aberrant results appropriately.
• Experience performing method validations.
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to lead discussions, articulate test procedures and to interact with medical providers and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with principles of quality control and quality assurance; ability to recognize processes that could lead to test failures.

Special Requirements

Must be able to work variable shifts and be “On Call” as needed. Shifts include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Be able to work overtime as necessary.

Will be occasionally assigned to serve as Lead CLS on duty

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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At UC Davis, we are solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we do not just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.