Clinical Lab Scientist I (Hourly/Intermittent)

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Working under the supervision of a physician laboratory director or higher-level Clinical Laboratory Scientist, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS I) is a licensed professional responsible for performing a wide variety of moderate to highly complex clinical laboratory tests and examinations. The CLS I provides medical staff with essential laboratory data for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness and disease within the university setting. Assignments typically include diagnostic testing ordered by licensed practitioners (e.g., urinalysis, pregnancy tests, blood tests, antibiotic sensitivity tests), specimen collection and preparation, interpretation of test outcomes, calibration and maintenance of equipment, and quality assurance in compliance with state and federal regulations, including the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent, as defined by the California Division of Laboratory Science.
• Equivalent post-secondary education, training, and experience may be accepted.
Licenses / Certifications
• Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (required).

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: 

• Experience in a Student or University Health Setting:
     Preference may be given to candidates with prior experience in a university or student health center or with college-aged populations.
• Cross-Training in Multiple Lab Areas
     Preference for candidates who have experience assisting across multiple lab functions (e.g., hematology + immunology + microbiology), or who can support CLIA-waived testing or phlebotomy when needed.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning:
     Preference for candidates who demonstrate ongoing learning (continuing education, conferences, certifications, quality improvement involvement).

Time Base: Hourly/Intermittent

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Hourly/Intermittent

CSU Classification Salary Range:  $32.01 - $46.63 per hour. 

This appointment does not include health benefits for applicants not currently employed with CSU, Chico. Benefit eligibility for on-campus employees will be reviewed based on their current benefit status.

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).  For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines.  Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data.  This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. (Group/Category; Procurement Card Holder, Category, 2). Note this designation is applicable only if Procurement Card is issued.

Must possess and maintain a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.

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