Job Description:
JOB OVERVIEW
The Clinical Lab Scientist is responsible for all work assigned in all areas of the Clinical Core Laboratory including routine procedures, method improvement and development and evaluation. All work performed is to be completed within a required time frame insuring shortest turnaround time as it relates to patient care. All work is to be accurately and professionally documented and reported. This position performs laboratory testing procedures, computer functions, quality control and preventative maintenance. This position performs all duties in a manner that denotes the team concept and reflects the UCSF and ZSFG mission, vision and values. For questions, please send email to jean.branch@ucsf.edu.
ZSFG CLINICAL LABORATORY – CORE LAB
The Clinical Laboratory (CL) at Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) provides laboratory testing services for inpatients and outpatients of ZSFG, Laguna Honda Hospital, District Health Centers and other facilities under the auspices of the San Francisco Public Health Department.
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.
• Graduation from college with a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry or an appropriate scientific field
• Possession of a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License or a similar license of equal or higher level issued by the State Department of Health
• Recent current chemistry and/or hematology clinical laboratory experience
• Considerable knowledge of chemistry instrumentation
• PC skills and experience with a laboratory computer system
• Able to work independently, under pressure; recognize and resolve problems while maintaining a high level of organization
Note: Physical/health screening required.
• Experience with high volume analyzers
• Effective verbal and written communication skills relative to clinical results
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License or a similar license of equal or higher level issued by the State Department of Health
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
