Clinical Lab Scientist Job at UC San Diego (La Jolla)

Medical Lab Scientist II

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospi...

Location

United States , Needham

Salary:

33.60 - 53.77 USD / Hour

Boston Children's Hospital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate’s Degree AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program required
Bachelor’s Degree AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program preferred
Minimum 3 years of Clinical Lab Science experience required
5 years Clinical lab experience preferred
National certification preferred
Certification required for related science degreed individuals

Job Responsibility

Performs a variety of routine and highly specialized diagnostic tests and specialized procedures
Assures quality of the results and communicates relevance of results to other health care professionals
Performing a variety of moderate and highly complex and diagnostic laboratory testing under general supervision in the laboratory
May perform specialized procedures in special laboratory sections unique to each laboratory’s discipline
Evaluating whether the results are abnormal/critical and takes appropriate action internally/externally according to laboratory guidelines
Recording results of tests with all supporting documentation for clinical interpretation
Performing regularly scheduled quality control, preventative maintenance, and calibration of equipment according to laboratory guidelines. Performs all troubleshooting and repair
Participating in department continuing education including training program expanding scope of knowledge
Providing general assistance to less experienced laboratory personnel
Communicating principle/theory to physicians and other professional staff

What we offer

$7,500 one time sign on bonus
flexible schedules
affordable health, vision and dental insurance
child care and student loan subsidies
generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
cell phone plan discounts
discounted rates on T-passes

Fulltime

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

We are looking for driven contract Clinical Laboratory Scientists (with Californ...

Location

United States , Union City

Salary:

70.00 USD / Hour

BillionToOne

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the chemical, physical or biological sciences
0-2 years of CLS experience in a clinical setting
A current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License that meets requirements for Testing Personnel under CLIA regulations (42 CFR, part 493) (California, CGMBS or Generalist license is required)
Advanced knowledge of Google Docs, Word, Excel, basic statistics and familiarity with LIMS systems
Strong attention to detail and ability to work flexibly and well under given timeframes
Self-starter and dynamic team player with excellent verbal and written skills

Job Responsibility

Performs clinical laboratory assays to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
Performs quality control studies to ensure the accuracy of clinical data
Verifies instrument performance by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data
Contributes to troubleshooting, training, and continuous process improvement

What we offer

Working alongside brilliant, kind, passionate and dedicated colleagues, in an empowering environment, toward a global vision, striving for a future in which transformative molecular diagnostics can help millions of patients
The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands patients
Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)

Parttime

Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Join a team of brilliant, passionate innovators who wake up every day determined...

Location

United States , Union City

Salary:

228788.00 USD / Year ▼

BillionToOne

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the chemical, physical or biological sciences
Minimum of 4 years of CLS experience in a clinical setting (molecular and/or high-complexity laboratory experience preferred)
A current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License that meets requirements for Testing Personnel under CLIA regulations (42 CFR, part 493) (ASCP, CGMBS or generalist license is required)
Hands-on training and experience with manual molecular biology protocols, including DNA extraction, PCR, and automated liquid handlers
Advanced knowledge of Google Docs, Word, Excel, basic statistics and familiarity with LIMS systems and Next-Generation Sequencing
Strong attention to detail and ability to work flexibly and well under given timeframes.
Self-starter and dynamic team player with excellent verbal and written skills.

Job Responsibility

Lead clinical laboratory daily supervision in alignment with company values and mission
Hold General Supervisor delegation and responsibilities including oversight and support of day-to-day operations, scheduling, and troubleshooting
Manage CLIA direct reports including licensed and/or unlicensed staff (CLS, Clinical Laboratory Assistants)
Contribute to continuous process improvement projects including tech transfer, troubleshooting, training, and validations
Perform clinical laboratory assays to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
Perform quality control studies to ensure the accuracy of clinical data
Verify instrument performance by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data

What we offer

Working alongside brilliant, kind, passionate and dedicated colleagues, in an empowering environment, toward a global vision, striving for a future in which transformative molecular diagnostics can help millions of patients
Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands patients
Multiple medical benefit options
employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
Supplemental fertility benefits coverage
Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
Increase paid time off with increased tenure
Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)

Fulltime

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Oncology

Ready to redefine what's possible in molecular diagnostics? Join a team of brill...

Location

United States , Menlo Park

Salary:

156194.00 USD / Year ▼

BillionToOne

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the chemical, physical or biological sciences
1-2 years of CLS experience in a clinical setting
A current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License that meets requirements for Testing Personnel under CLIA regulations (42 CFR, part 493) (ASCP, CGMBS or generalist license is required)
Hands-on training and experience with manual molecular biology protocols, including DNA extraction and PCR
Advanced knowledge of Google Docs, Word, Excel, basic statistics and familiarity with LIMS systems
Strong attention to detail and ability to work flexibly and well under given timeframes
Self-starter and dynamic team player with excellent verbal and written skills

Job Responsibility

Performs clinical laboratory assays to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
Performs quality control studies to ensure the accuracy of clinical data
Verifies instrument performance by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data
Organizes and contributes to R&D to CLIA tech transfer and troubleshooting, training, and validations

What we offer

Working alongside brilliant, kind, passionate and dedicated colleagues, in an empowering environment, toward a global vision, striving for a future in which transformative molecular diagnostics can help millions of patients
Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands patients
Multiple medical benefit options
employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
Supplemental fertility benefits coverage
Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
Increase paid time off with increased tenure
Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)

Fulltime

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Prenatal

We are looking for driven Clinical Laboratory Scientists (with California Clinic...

Location

United States , Union City

Salary:

200536.00 USD / Year ▼

BillionToOne

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the chemical, physical or biological sciences
1-2 years of CLS experience in a clinical setting
A current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License that meets requirements for Testing Personnel under CLIA regulations (42 CFR, part 493) (ASCP, CGMBS or generalist license is required)
Hands-on training and experience with manual molecular biology protocols, including DNA extraction and PCR
Advanced knowledge of Google Docs, Word, Excel, basic statistics and familiarity with LIMS systems
Strong attention to detail and ability to work flexibly and well under given timeframes
Self-starter and dynamic team player with excellent verbal and written skills

Job Responsibility

Performs clinical laboratory assays to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
Performs quality control studies to ensure the accuracy of clinical data
Verifies instrument performance by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data
Organizes and contributes to R&D to CLIA tech transfer and troubleshooting, training, and validations

What we offer

Working alongside brilliant, kind, passionate and dedicated colleagues, in an empowering environment, toward a global vision, striving for a future in which transformative molecular diagnostics can help millions of patients
Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands patients
Multiple medical benefit options
employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
Supplemental fertility benefits coverage
Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
Increase paid time off with increased tenure
Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)

Fulltime

Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Oncology

Join a team of brilliant, passionate innovators who wake up every day determined...

Location

United States , Menlo Park

Salary:

228788.00 USD / Year ▼

BillionToOne

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the chemical, physical or biological sciences
Minimum of 4 years of CLS experience in a clinical setting (molecular and/or high-complexity laboratory experience preferred)
A current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License that meets requirements for Testing Personnel under CLIA regulations (42 CFR, part 493) (ASCP, CGMBS or generalist license is required)
Hands-on training and experience with manual molecular biology protocols, including DNA extraction, PCR, and automated liquid handlers
Advanced knowledge of Google Docs, Word, Excel, basic statistics and familiarity with LIMS systems and Next-Generation Sequencing
Strong attention to detail and ability to work flexibly and well under given timeframes.
Self-starter and dynamic team player with excellent verbal and written skills.

Job Responsibility

Lead clinical laboratory daily supervision in alignment with company values and mission
Hold General Supervisor delegation and responsibilities including oversight and support of day-to-day operations, scheduling, and troubleshooting
Manage CLIA direct reports including licensed and/or unlicensed staff (CLS, Clinical Laboratory Assistants)
Contribute to continuous process improvement projects including tech transfer, troubleshooting, training, and validations
Perform clinical laboratory assays to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
Perform quality control studies to ensure the accuracy of clinical data
Verify instrument performance by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data

What we offer

Working alongside brilliant, kind, passionate and dedicated colleagues, in an empowering environment, toward a global vision, striving for a future in which transformative molecular diagnostics can help millions of patients
Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands patients
Multiple medical benefit options
employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
Supplemental fertility benefits coverage
Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
Increase paid time off with increased tenure
Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)

Fulltime

Reporting Clinical Laboratory Scientist

The Prenatal Reporting Clinical Laboratory Scientist (RCLS) is responsible for p...

Location

United States , Union City

Salary:

126721.00 - 172625.00 USD / Year

BillionToOne

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must possess an active and valid CLS or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) license issued by the state of California
Must fulfill requirements stated in 42 CFR 493.1489 OR 493.1491
Must fulfill requirements stated in the College of American Pathologists Molecular Pathology Checklist
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Science or related field required
At least one year of Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent high complexity and volume laboratory experience required
Experience with molecular biology techniques required
Experience with Sanger sequencing analysis, trinucleotide repeat analysis, MLPA analysis, or NGS QC preferred
Laboratory experience in molecular biology within the last year preferred
Strong computer and automation skills are preferred

Job Responsibility

Clinical Data Review, Interpretation, and Reporting: Review and interpret clinical genomics data, and sign out clinical laboratory reports, ensuring accuracy and reliability of clinical reporting
Quality Assurance: Partner with Quality Management team on QC and QA programs to maintain the highest standards in laboratory testing and reporting, ensuring adherence to CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory guidelines
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, efficiency enhancement, and cost-effective laboratory practices
Collaborate with Research & Development, bioinformatics and Genomic Technology team to develop, validate, and implement of new laboratory tests, methodologies, and data management and reporting systems
Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to laboratory staff, including scientists, technicians, and support personnel
Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Lab Operation, Customer Service, Product, Commercial, to support company goals
Analysis and Reporting (70%): Execute the bioinformatics pipelines that process and analyze raw data from samples
Manage daily test processing needs with the highest emphasis on quality
Present sample results to additional RCLSs, Laboratory Director, and/or other clinical personnel for subsequent clinical reporting
Reviewing and releasing sample reports under the purview of the Laboratory Director

What we offer

Multiple medical benefit options
employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
Supplemental fertility benefits coverage
Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
Increase paid time off with increased tenure
Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)

Fulltime

Clinical Genomics Scientist, Oncology

BillionToOne is looking for a Clinical Genomics Scientist, Oncology to help driv...

Location

United States , Menlo Park

Salary:

158401.00 - 179521.00 USD / Year

BillionToOne

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ph.D. in Human Genetics, M.S. in Genetic Counseling, or related field
2+ years of experience in somatic variant interpretation based on ACMG/AMP guidelines in a clinical setting (alternatively, 1+ years of germline variant interpretation and 1+ years of somatic variant interpretation experience)
Hands-on experience working with human mutation databases (COSMIC, ClinVar, OncoKB), functional annotation sources (dbSNP), and genome browsers (UCSC)
Familiarity with IGV and BAM file analysis and data-minded willingness to learn to use basic bioinformatics tools, with technically minded insights
Knowledge of cancer somatic mutation and signaling pathways (e.g., which mutations have FDA approved drugs, Phase II/III clinical trials, which mutations are considered “hot targets” for drug development, etc.)
Exceptional attention to detail to follow highly detailed SOPs and strong organizational skills to track and manage clinical reporting and product improvement projects
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Operationally-defined flexible schedule, including weekends, as dictated by clinical reporting needs

Job Responsibility

Somatic variant interpretation and data review: Perform somatic-based variant interpretation, diving into the literature and databases to classify variants and match treatments for reporting, performing verification as required with BAM file analysis
Clinical report drafting: Carefully draft reports for each requisition primarily using in-house reporting API, working closely with the engineering and QA teams on reporting, and the laboratory directors on report language
Somatic mutation interpretation and reporting policy development: Work closely with lab directors, R&D, medical, and other related functions to develop and modify the somatic interpretation SOPs in accordance with ACMG/AMP guidelines, and the latest published literature
Content curation: Contribute to curation of gene-level content such as domain and critical residue curation
Molecular tumor board: Serve as a subject matter expert in consulting with the medical science liaison team, and presenting in molecular tumor boards to facilitate knowledge sharing
Contribute to oncology R&D: Work closely with the R&D team to help with somatic oncology based projects, providing expertise on variant interpretation, biological pathways/mechanisms, and other gene/variant-level reviews and analyses

What we offer

Working alongside brilliant, kind, passionate and dedicated colleagues, in an empowering environment, toward a global vision, striving for a future in which transformative molecular diagnostics can help millions of patients
Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands patients
Multiple medical benefit options
employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
Supplemental fertility benefits coverage
Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
Increase paid time off with increased tenure
Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)

Fulltime

Clinical Lab Scientist

UC San Diego

Location:
United States , La Jolla

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
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Requirements:

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Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Expiration:
February 20, 2026

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