Job Summary

Within one of the nation’s most transformative universities, SJSU’s Student Wellness Center (SWC) fosters student opportunity in a revolutionary way by preparing students to maintain lifelong health and well-being. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) leads operations of laboratory testing to facilitate laboratory diagnostic services to support the care of Student Wellness Center patients. Under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager with support from a consulting laboratory physician, this position provides services in line with licensure from the California Department of Public Health to collect, test, and process specimens in support of the Student Wellness Center’s operations. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is the primary lab scientist completing these items and oversees daily technical operations within the laboratory, including lead work direction to support staff in the laboratory. Working collaboratively to support student success is the bottom line purpose and mission of this and all SWC positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply specialized training and clinical laboratory skills to serve patients of the Student Wellness Center through in-house laboratory services
• Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results
• Review lab order(s) and direct patients through specimen collection procedures
• When required, draw blood samples by skin punctures and venipuncture, for clinical analysis and testing
• Process and label incoming and out-going specimens, including paperwork for outside labs
• Maintain records, which demonstrate that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance
• Sterilize equipment, maintain supplies and instruments, and adhere to all safety guidelines, including daily infection control responsibilities
• Cooperatively participate and represent the laboratory in staff meetings, SWC committees, and in-service training, and health education projects
• Participate in Division and campus events, meetings, and projects as requested
• Serve as the laboratory representative for AAAHC accreditation, state licensure, and other required certification and audits
• Propose and support the preparation of studies, records and reports in support of SWC quality control efforts
• Assist with data gathering for in-house studies and audits

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical laboratory work and the use and care of laboratory equipment
• Thorough knowledge of methods and procedures involved in phlebotomy, including aseptic technique
• Knowledge of the preparation, mounting, and staining of specimens, laboratory tests, and clinical laboratory quality control procedures and standards
• Working knowledge of software applications used at the Student Wellness Center, including electronic health record system or the ability to quickly navigate new electronic health record systems
• Knowledge of laboratory safety fundamentals and OSHA Laboratory Standards
• Ability to identify incongruities in test procedure and inconsistencies in reports of test results for patients
• Ability to demonstrate skill in the performance of a variety of laboratory analyses and to evaluate information against measurable criteria
• Ability to serve as a resource for a variety of established and standardized laboratory procedures
• Ability to keep records and prepare various administrative and laboratory analysis reports
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, organize work priorities and special projects, with the willingness to adjust and be flexible as required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies
• Effective communication across a variety of venues
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in a diverse multicultural environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent from an accredited institution or equivalent post-secondary education, training and experience as defined by the California Division of Laboratory Science or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities
• Possess and maintain a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative and technical work within a clinical laboratory

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience leading or managing a clinical laboratory
• Experience supporting accreditation and other regulatory standards and site visits

Compensation

Classification: Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,200/month - $8,500/month
CSU Salary Range: $5,549/month - $10,711/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• License

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: January 30, 2025 through February 16, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Pursuant to Senate Bill 24 (Leyva) - College Student Right to Access Act, services provided by CSU Student Wellness Centers include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, health promotion/prevention, sexual health education and support (including the provision of medication abortion services), and other coordinated care services (including gender-affirming care). It is expected that all CSU SWC employees will engage in the administration of these services as applicable to their position, scope of practice, and license.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).