Jun 09, 2026

Clinical Lab Scientist

Job Description

3927

Clinical Lab Scientist

San Francisco, CA, United States

Job Description

Job Function Summary:

Serve the needs of adult patients cared for by the UCSF Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy Program. Perform procedures related to the processing, storage and distribution of cellular therapy products, to include Bone Marrow, Stem Cell, and Immune Effector Cell products. Performs test procedures in the Adult Cell Therapy Lab to include flow cytometry. Transcribes and reports test results. Operates laboratory instrumentation & equipment to accurately generate test results. Initiates troubleshooting of errant laboratory instrumentation & equipment as needed. Follows established quality control procedures and participate in all associated tasks in the section.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • This position requires flexibility to orient and work in all UCSF Medical Center locations as needed.
  • College graduate with a BA/BS in a related science.
  • Good Technical Skills.
  • Ability to make sound decisions and good judgment.
  • Must have high level of awareness for unusual or abnormal results and good problem solving skills.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills and relate to supervisors and co-workers.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Must produce accurate, complete, legible records of work performed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

  • Prefer 2 years’ experience in Cellular Therapy, Blood and Marrow Processing Laboratory.
  • Prefer 2 years’ experience in Blood Banking, Component Processing or Transfusion service within the past 5 years.
  • Prefer thorough knowledge in the fields of Cellular Therapy Processing and Storage.
  • Prefer recent experience in a clinical laboratory setting that handle blood products using aseptic technique, knowledge of cGMP and blood product component processing and isolation.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (Medical Technology) - Generalist

About Us

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 our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, 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 here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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Job Info

  • Job Identification 3927
  • Job Category Clinical Laboratory Services
  • Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
  • Job Shift Day
  • Shift Length 10 hours
  • Budgeted Job Salary Range 69.00-86.00
  • Campus Location 1 Parnassus Heights (SF)
  • Bargaining Unit EX
  • Employee Class Career
  • FLSA Status Non-exempt
  • Job Code and Payroll Title 008940 | CLIN LAB SCI
  • FTE% 100