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Clinical Lab Scientist II
Job no: 559297
Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 2 - CSUEU - Health Care Support, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time
Job Title
Clinical Lab Scientist II
Classification
Clinical Lab Scientist II
Auto Req. ID
559297
Salary Range
Classification Range $6,381 - $9,296 per month
(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $6,381 - $9,296 per month)
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.
Why CSUF
California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.
Department
The Student Health and Counseling Center within the Division of Student Affairs strives to support students in achieving their academic, professional, and personal goals. Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is crucial for living a higher quality life and reaching your highest potential. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Clinical Lab Scientist II. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Lab Director, the Clinical Lab Scientist II provides leadership and accountability for the technical administration and daily functioning of the laboratory at the Student Health Center. In addition to lead responsibilities, the Clinical Lab Scientist II performs wide, complex, advanced, and standard clinical laboratory tests to assist medical providers in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Responsible for reviewing all documentation pertaining to Clinical Laboratory. Leads all staff members and directs work schedules. Performs quality control procedures to the assigned work area and reviews, approves, and documents such procedures in various logbooks. Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies in the assigned work area. Requests, monitors, and approves purchase orders and invoices for payments in a timely manner. Responsible for preparations with lab inspection and accreditation visits. Completes special projects as assigned. Attends department lead meetings as needed. Troubleshooting problems between Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Laboratory Information System (LIS), and reference lab interfaces. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
Minimum of two years' experience in an accredited laboratory with knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of clinical laboratory science, including the use and care of laboratory equipment and systems; thorough knowledge of clinical quality control procedures and standards, thorough knowledge of various laboratory disciplines, tests, and procedures including chemical, physical, microscopic, microbiological, bacteriologic, serological, hematological, immunological, and other related disciplines and laboratory tests; thorough knowledge of automated computer systems used in clinical laboratory settings; and thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to clinical laboratories. Must possess the requisite for licensing, which is a 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.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
License/Certifications
Possess and maintain a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
Special Working Conditions
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator
Reliable means of transportation.
Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.
Additional Information
California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.
Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
Hiring Preference
On-Campus CSUEU Employees
Advertised: Jun 18 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 02 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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