Clinical Lab Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform complex diagnostic tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and related areas. You will operate and maintain instruments, analyze specimens, interpret results, and conduct quality control to support timely patient care.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in biological science or military equivalent and hold a California CLS license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological science or US military equivalent.
• California CLS license required.
• 1–3 years in hospital clinical laboratory or internship.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology.
• Operate and maintain instruments; analyze results.
• Ensure quality control and proper documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science or US military equivalent

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• Demonstrates competency in age-specific patient testing for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Properly identifies patient, sample, and/or result and maintains sample integrity throughout the analytical and reporting process
• Performs technical procedures accurately, correlating technical data and evaluating results for reasonableness, and maintaining required documentation

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Other degree in biological science, or US military equivalent
• California Clinical Lab Scientist license
• 1-3 years 1 year Internship in a hospital clinical laboratory

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$66.98 - $77.62 /hour