Clinical Lab Specialist - Microbiology

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Microbiology Lab Manager, the incumbent provides resource and development in Microbiology. Act as the Microbiology antimicrobial specialist. Oversees and maintains competency testing in the Microbiology Division. Acts as the Quality Assurance specialist and works with the Quality Assurance manager to maintain quality in the Microbiology Division. Oversees studies, method validation and special projects in the Microbiology Division. Collaborates and coordinates effectively with the various divisions of the Laboratory and its clients at all locations; ensures that all job duties are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory agencies, and in a manner that denotes the team concept and reflects the UCSF and ZSFG mission, vision and values. All work is to be accurately and professionally documented and entered into laboratory computer system. For questions, please send email to phong.pham@ucsf.edu.

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.

The salary range for this position is $68.80 - $85.72 (Hourly Rate).

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate scientific field and minimum 2 years recent (within the last 2 years) experience as a licensed Clinical Lab Scientist with recent experience in clinical microbiology or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possession of a California Clinical Laboratory License or a similar license of equal or higher level issued by the State Department of Health
• Able to work independently, under pressure; recognize and resolve problems while maintaining a high level of organization
• Effective verbal and written communication skills relative to clinical results
• Extensive knowledge of bacteriology and culture work up practices in a clinical microbiology laboratory
• Experience with a clinical laboratory computer system
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

License / Certification

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.

Department Description

The UCSF 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. 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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

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