Clinical Chemistry Lead — Lab Ops & Compliance

Northern Inyo Healthcare; Bishop (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Inyo Healthcare District in Bishop, CA seeks a Clinical Chemistry Lead (CLS) to oversee the Chemistry section in the NIH clinical laboratory. The role includes monitoring equipment, QC/QA, setting workflows, training, and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and state/federal laws.

Requires California CLS Generalist license, 3+ years of high‑complexity Chemistry experience, and a bachelor’s degree in a chemical/biological science.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum high-complexity testing experience in Chemistry
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological science (CLIA high complexity)
• Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist license

Responsibilities

• Oversee CLIA waivered, moderate and high-complexity chemistry testing
• Monitor equipment functionality and maintenance; manage QC/QA
• Develop and enforce SOPs for Clinical Chemistry
• Train and assess competency of staff; ensure regulatory compliance
• Coordinate proficiency testing and corrective actions
• Assist in evaluating new instrumentation and test menus
• Maintain supplies and ensure proper storage of reagents and QC materials
• Serve as point person during surveys/inspections

Skills

High complexity testing

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biological science

Tools

California CLS License

Job description

Northern Inyo Healthcare District in Bishop, CA seeks a Clinical Chemistry Lead (CLS) to oversee the Chemistry section in the NIH clinical laboratory. The role includes monitoring equipment, QC/QA, setting workflows, training, and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and state/federal laws.

Requires California CLS Generalist license, 3+ years of high‑complexity Chemistry experience, and a bachelor’s degree in a chemical/biological science.