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Clinical Lab Scientist

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104839.00 - 138476.00 USD / Year ▼
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Under general supervision of a Senior Supervisor CLS, performs independently a wide variety of technical procedures in a section of the Department Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Other responsibilities include method development-modification-parallel testing, collaboration on or independent preparation of abstracts or manuscripts, repair of laboratory instruments, sample processing, reagent preparation, data entry and phlebotomy duties. On a daily basis, assess overall workload for any area that needs help and help coworkers without being reassigned by the supervisor. Work is assigned daily and reviewed by supervisory personnel or designee. All Clinical Laboratory Scientists may process specimens, perform waived and non-waived testing without direct and constant supervision, and report results without supervisor or director review for the tests that are within their scope of licensure and for which they have been trained and deemed competent.

Job Responsibility:

  • Performs independently a wide variety of technical procedures in a section of the Department Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
  • Method development-modification-parallel testing
  • Collaboration on or independent preparation of abstracts or manuscripts
  • Repair of laboratory instruments
  • Sample processing
  • Reagent preparation
  • Data entry
  • Phlebotomy duties
  • Assess overall workload for any area that needs help and help coworkers without being reassigned by the supervisor
  • Process specimens, perform waived and non-waived testing without direct and constant supervision, and report results without supervisor or director review for the tests that are within their scope of licensure and for which they have been trained and deemed competent

Requirements:

  • Graduation from college with a major in a relevant field
  • Must have a current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or appropriate sub-specialty license issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health
  • Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
  • Must possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability
  • Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position

Nice to have:

  • Bacteriology culture work-up and microbiology experience
  • 2+ years of applicable clinical laboratory experience
  • Ability to perform well in a collaborative environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 20, 2026

Expiration:
March 24, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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