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University of California, SF

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

University of California, SF, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Overview

Perform laboratory functions that support solid organ and blood & marrow transplant programs. Functions include on-call responsibilities for the deceased donor transplant programs; perform infectious disease testing; data entry of patient and sample information into various systems; prepare cell subsets; isolate DNA; HLA type by various methods; crossmatch by flow cytometry method; test and identify HLA antibodies; chimerism monitoring and other HLA-related tests; assist in managing samples (store, retrieve, and aliquot samples); perform quality control and routine maintenance of various laboratory equipment; analyze and report laboratory data; order supplies, repairs, and other services; answer phones and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Perform infectious disease testing; prepare cell subsets; isolate DNA; HLA typing by various methods; crossmatch by flow cytometry; test and identify HLA antibodies; chimerism monitoring and other HLA-related tests; and analyze and report laboratory data.

Assist in managing samples (store, retrieve, and aliquot samples); perform quality control and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Data entry of patient and sample information into various systems; order supplies, repairs, and other services; answer phones and perform other duties as assigned.

On-call responsibilities for the deceased donor transplant programs.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from college with a major in an appropriate scientific field, possession of a clinical laboratory Scientist’s license or a similar license of equal or higher level issued by the California Department of Health; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position.

Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist or Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist license.

Relevant laboratory experience and/or a degree in life science or related course.

Must be able to perform on-call duties including reporting to the laboratory within an hour of notice or call.

Must be able to work variable shifts as required by laboratory operations including weekends, nights, and early mornings.

Accurate and be able to process multiple samples without switches.

Be able to work with personal computers.

Must be effective as a member of a team.

Proven record of being reliable and be able to multi-task.

Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Tidy and orderly.

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