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Job Name
Clinical Lab Scientist, TRANSFUSION SERVICES
Department
7500040 - CLNCL LAB TRANSFUSN SRV SFMED
Position type
Full Time
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
3921

Description & Requirements

Job Description

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) provides transfusion medicine support for patients across a large academic medical center. Under the direction of supervisory staff, the CLS performs routine and complex serologic testing, blood component selection, compatibility testing, transfusion reaction investigations, quality control activities, and laboratory troubleshooting to support safe and timely patient care.

This position works in a fast-paced Transfusion Service environment supporting trauma, transplant, surgical, oncology, inpatient, and outpatient services. The CLS utilizes manual and automated testing methodologies, laboratory information systems, and blood bank instrumentation to accurately perform, interpret, document, and report laboratory results.

The CLS collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, operating room personnel, transplant teams, and laboratory colleagues to ensure the safe management, allocation, and issuance of blood products. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, participating in quality improvement activities, supporting emergency and massive transfusion events, and contributing to departmental training, validation, and operational initiatives.

Successful candidates demonstrate strong technical expertise, critical thinking skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to perform independently in a high-volume healthcare environment.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications: - 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. Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in a laboratory science - Recent experience performing clinical laboratory testing in a healthcare setting - Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and function effectively in a fast-paced environment - Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety Preferred Qualifications: - 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. Required Licenses/Certifications: - California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license
License / Certification
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
EEO Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

Additional Details

Job Code
CLIN LAB SCI (008940)
Assignment Category
Career
IAP Level
Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800)
Job Family
Clinical Laboratory Services
Campus 1
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Percentage (%)
100.00
Shift Length
8 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
HX
Additional Shift Details
Rotating Weekends & Holidays, occasional OT
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