Immunohematology - Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (IRL) #ESF8323

ExpertHiring•San Diego, CA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) Clinical Laboratory Scientist II performs advanced blood banking and immunohematology testing in a highly regulated, cGMP-compliant environment. This role is responsible for complex antibody identification, compatibility testing, molecular assays, and providing technical consultation to internal and external customers. The CLS II supports regulatory compliance under AABB, FDA, and CLIA standards while contributing to quality initiatives and process development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required.
CA Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (CIS) license required.
MLS/MT (ASCP) certification or equivalent experience.
Minimum 3+ years of laboratory experience.
Strong knowledge of AABB Standards, FDA, and CLIA regulations.
Advanced understanding of blood banking, molecular testing, and immunohematology principles.
Strong technical troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices.
Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interpret SOPs and regulatory documents accurately.

Responsibilities

Perform red cell blood grouping, antibody identification, and advanced immunohematology testing.
Determine transfusion suitability for donor units with discrepant ABO/Rh or unexpected antibodies.
Conduct pre-transfusion compatibility testing and platelet crossmatching.
Perform adsorptions, elutions, titrations, inhibition/neutralization testing, and enzyme treatments.
Identify antibodies to high and low prevalence antigens, including cold-reactive antibodies.
Perform red cell antigen typing and immunoglobulin removal techniques.
Conduct DNA extractions and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) testing.
Investigate and document non-conformances through quality reporting programs.
Participate in validations, new process development, and controlled document revisions.
Provide technical consultation and written/verbal reports to customers.
Support staff training, competency assessments, and on-call rotation participation.
Ensure full compliance with AABB, FDA, CLIA, and GMP standards.