CLS Clinical Lab Scientist Specialist - Per Diem

#136873 (CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist Specialist - Per Diem

Filing Deadline:
Mon 1/19/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing; evaluates test results; performs and evaluates quality control procedures; performs preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting. Provides laboratory services in a timely manner and consistently delivers excellent customer service. Serves as a technical resource for customers, other staff. Adheres to all safety policies.

• Graduation from college with a major in an appropriate scientific field.
• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience.
• Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or approved subspecialty license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position.

• Clinical laboratory experience.
• Clinical laboratory experience in Molecular Genetics.
• Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology (CGMBS).

• Must be able to work all shifts, week-ends, holidays, overtime, and at various locations as necessary in accordance with operational needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $153,531 - $153,531 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $73.53 - $73.53

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).

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Misconduct means any violation of policies governing employee conduct, sexual harassment, sexual assault, other forms of harassment, discrimination as defined by employer.

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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.