UC San Diego
(CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist - POCT Coordinator - 137127
UC San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
Kearny Mesa, 7910 Frost Street, San Diego, CA 92123, United States #137127 (CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist - POCT Coordinator Filing Deadline: Tue 11/4/2025 UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 10/23/25 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 11/04/25. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Description
The POCT Coordinator oversees laboratory testing across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. This role combines technical expertise, regulatory oversight, and strong communication skills to maintain high-quality patient care standards. Key Responsibilities
Oversee quality and compliance of POCT across multiple clinical sites, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards. Conduct site visits, audits, and staff training to maintain accurate and reliable testing practices. Serve as a technical resource for POCT equipment, troubleshooting, and implementation of new methods. Coordinate initial and annual staff training, competency assessments, and proficiency testing programs. Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with biohazard and chemical safety protocols. Perform data analysis to support quality assurance, cost control, and process improvement initiatives. Maintain strong communication with POCT users, staff, and suppliers to ensure best practices. Process applications for CLIA License renewals, changes and new applications. Advise on the management of procurement, inventory, and proper storage of POCT supplies and equipment. Minimum Qualifications
Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health. Bachelor's degree with a major in an appropriate scientific field. Two (2) years of applicable clinical laboratory experience. Familiarity with CLIA, CAP and State of California requirements for Point of Care Testing. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences. Strong problem-solving skills to assist clinic staff to resolve issues, remotely or on site. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Ability to multitask. Teamwork, customer service and process improvement skills applicable to this position. Professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability. Experience with Lab equipment maintenance, peer training, technical writing and review of standard operating procedures. Preferred Qualifications
Six (6) years of applicable clinical laboratory experience. Experience with point of care testing devices. Experience with device connectivity on a health system network. Experience with building LIS test codes. Experience with validating test codes and interfaces. Experience with managing a middleware/database such as Telcor QML or similar. Experience with Epic. Special Conditions
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Pay Transparency
Annual Full Pay Range: $119,830 - $157,853 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $57.39 - $75.60 Factors in determining compensation include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced is the budgeted salary or hourly range UC Berkeley expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what UC San Diego anticipates to pay, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). Other Information
Apply Now Vaccination Policy : If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Certifications : If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable. UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, with multiple facilities and outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. To foster a diverse and inclusive environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a welcoming environment for all. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. For the Anti-Discrimination Policy, visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment; employees may be subject to drug screening. Apply
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Kearny Mesa, 7910 Frost Street, San Diego, CA 92123, United States #137127 (CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist - POCT Coordinator Filing Deadline: Tue 11/4/2025 UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 10/23/25 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 11/04/25. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Description
The POCT Coordinator oversees laboratory testing across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. This role combines technical expertise, regulatory oversight, and strong communication skills to maintain high-quality patient care standards. Key Responsibilities
Oversee quality and compliance of POCT across multiple clinical sites, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards. Conduct site visits, audits, and staff training to maintain accurate and reliable testing practices. Serve as a technical resource for POCT equipment, troubleshooting, and implementation of new methods. Coordinate initial and annual staff training, competency assessments, and proficiency testing programs. Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with biohazard and chemical safety protocols. Perform data analysis to support quality assurance, cost control, and process improvement initiatives. Maintain strong communication with POCT users, staff, and suppliers to ensure best practices. Process applications for CLIA License renewals, changes and new applications. Advise on the management of procurement, inventory, and proper storage of POCT supplies and equipment. Minimum Qualifications
Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health. Bachelor's degree with a major in an appropriate scientific field. Two (2) years of applicable clinical laboratory experience. Familiarity with CLIA, CAP and State of California requirements for Point of Care Testing. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences. Strong problem-solving skills to assist clinic staff to resolve issues, remotely or on site. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Ability to multitask. Teamwork, customer service and process improvement skills applicable to this position. Professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability. Experience with Lab equipment maintenance, peer training, technical writing and review of standard operating procedures. Preferred Qualifications
Six (6) years of applicable clinical laboratory experience. Experience with point of care testing devices. Experience with device connectivity on a health system network. Experience with building LIS test codes. Experience with validating test codes and interfaces. Experience with managing a middleware/database such as Telcor QML or similar. Experience with Epic. Special Conditions
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Pay Transparency
Annual Full Pay Range: $119,830 - $157,853 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $57.39 - $75.60 Factors in determining compensation include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced is the budgeted salary or hourly range UC Berkeley expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what UC San Diego anticipates to pay, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). Other Information
Apply Now Vaccination Policy : If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Certifications : If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable. UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, with multiple facilities and outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. To foster a diverse and inclusive environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a welcoming environment for all. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. For the Anti-Discrimination Policy, visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment; employees may be subject to drug screening. Apply
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