University of California, Santa Cruz · 3 hours ago
Part-Time Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CCDL)
Santa Cruz County, CA
Part-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$42.63/hr - $50.96/hrThe University of California, Santa Cruz is a public university known for its innovative research and beautiful campus. The CLS position is responsible for performing high-complexity molecular diagnostics and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations while supporting laboratory operations and quality control.
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Responsibilities
Perform in-house testing with required quality controls and documentation
Perform validation experiments for new assays
Discuss procedures and technical results with clinicians as related to diagnosis
Explain test procedures to patients when requested
Follow all precautions for blood-borne pathogens
Prepare and maintain laboratory forms, logs, and records
Monitor inventories and initiate orders
Perform and document daily equipment and temperature checks
Make minor equipment repairs and coordinate vendor service as needed
Serve as alternate liaison with California State Lab field personnel, CLIA and CAP personnel, vendors, campus purchasing, and reference laboratories
Serve as alternate point of contact for test pricing and contract discussions with reference labs and collaborators
Perform quality control for all testing in accordance with Federal and State regulations and CAP
Follow up on abnormal in-house results and discuss options with staff and clinicians
Meet performance standards for external evaluations and proficiency testing programs
Enter and verify results in the Laboratory Information System
Analyze and summarize results from validation experiments
Maintain required logs and statistics for in-house and reference testing
Participate in long-range planning and special projects
Help manage biological and hazardous waste storage and collection per regulations and campus requirements
Route laboratory mail to appropriate personnel
Qualification
Required
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (generalist CLS or limited Clinical Genetic and Biology Molecular Scientist (CGMBS) in good standing
Prior molecular biology laboratory experience (PCR, nucleic acid extraction, electrophoresis)
Knowledge of universal precautions, blood-borne pathogen standards, and appropriate PPE
Proficiency with LIS, electronic medical records, word processing, and spreadsheets
Ability to properly and safely use laboratory and safety equipment
Excellent written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with clinicians and staff with minimal supervision
Strong organization and time management skills, ability to prioritize high-volume workloads with frequent interruptions
Discretion and tact in handling difficult, sensitive, and confidential situations
Excellent listening skills and a positive, cooperative approach with staff, patients, and families
Excellent oral communication skills
Preferred
Prior experience working with RNA
Illumina sequencing experience
Experience with secure cloud data transfer or analysis workflows
Benefits
Core benefits
Company
University of California, Santa Cruz
UCSC opened in 1965 with 650 students. Forty-five years later, the campus is home to nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate
Founded in 1965
1001-5000 employees
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2025 (34)
2024 (48)
2023 (52)
2022 (41)
2021 (46)
2020 (29)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.6MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)James S. McDonnell Foundation
2023-06-21Grant· $10M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2022-02-24Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Benedict Paten
Professor
Marco Rolandi
Jack Baskin Endowed Chair in Engineering
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