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UC San Diego

#141477 Hospital Lab Technician - Per Diem - Transplant

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A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.

$53,681 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the supervisor, incumbent performs technical tasks associated with the area to which he/she is assigned in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures. Specific duties in the Immunogenetics and Transplantation (also known as "HLA") Laboratory will include receipt and processing of clinical specimens submitted for diagnostic testing. Tasks will include receiving specimens from couriers, accessioning specimens in the laboratory information system, and processing specimens for HLA testing. Additional duties may include supply/inventory management, lab related clerical support, communications with laboratory customers, and other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two (2) years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two (2) years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a clinical laboratory setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree, or combination of coursework and relevant work experience. Windows-based computer skills. Experience handling and processing blood specimens (centrifugation, pipetting of serum and/or plasma, or operating automated specimen processing instruments). Experience working with electronic laboratory information systems (LIS). Experience with electronic medical records systems. Experience with processing blood and non-blood specimens (buccal swabs, spleen tissues, nodes, etc.).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range:
$80,555 - $80,555 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent:
$38.58 - $38.58 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).