Clinical Lab Scientist I (Per Diem)
About The Position
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).
Requirements
- 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.
- Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (required).
Nice To Haves
- 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).
Responsibilities
- 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
- Quality assurance in compliance with state and federal regulations, including the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
