Clinical Lab Scientist

Dignity Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital of San Bernardino, part of Dignity Health, is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform complex tests across hematology, chemistry and microbiology with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a California CLS license or equivalent, and a Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science. Candidates should have at least one year of clinical lab experience and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a clinical or public health laboratory preferred.
• Current valid California License as a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS), Special Laboratory Scientist or Public Health Microbiologist (PHM).
• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Responsibilities

• Performs approved laboratory procedures utilizing a diverse variety of laboratory techniques and instrumentation with accuracy, precision, timeliness, and documentation.
• Manages department quality control program; performs proficiency testing and maintains quality control records to 100% compliance.
• Complies with regulatory standards and completes CME requirements annually.
• Consults with physicians and laboratory users, reports results, recognizes critical values, and takes timely corrective action.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and cooperation in routine and special assignments.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biological or chemical science

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.

• Performs approved laboratory procedures utilizing a diverse variety of laboratory techniques and instrumentation with an appropriate level of accuracy, precision, timeliness, and documentation measurable by: Performance improvement monitoring, Audit trails and transaction analysis of information and instrument systems, Documentation review and compliance checking, Compliance with instrument maintenance and test performance checks. Compliance with transfusion services policies and procedures.
• Manages department quality control program in each section of the laboratory depending upon assignment. Performs proficiency testing and provides data for performance improvement program. Demonstrates ability to: Recognizes, corrects and documents quality control outlays. Validates instrument performance and quality control results before patient results are reported. Score 90% or above on all proficiency testing challenges. Maintain quality control records to a level of 100% compliance.
• Demonstrates the ability to comply with regulatory agency standards and established policies and procedures for safe practice. Completes annual CME requirements in a timely manner.
• Consults with peers, staff, pathologists, physicians and other laboratory services users providing accurate, timely responses using good oral, written and electronic communication processes. Recognizes critical values, life threatening laboratory results, inconsistencies, errors and instrument malfunctions and takes appropriate, timely corrective action. Recognizes specimen requirements and results interpretation criteria for neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Performance is characterized by: Accuracy and timeliness and is comprehensive requiring little supervision to complete routine types of transactions, Appropriate referral to supervisor, manager or medical director with complete documentation, audit trail and preliminary problem solving completed, Demonstrated ability to utilize information resources available, scientific literature and department documentation to provide consultative information and problem solving activities.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and cooperatives in the performance of duties and acceptance of routine assignments, special assignments or new duties characterized by: Satisfaction level of supervisor that meets standards of performance, Performance demonstrates improvement in identified areas on performance reviews or after recommendations, Performance demonstrates incorporation of new skills, procedures technology or knowledge on an ongoing basis.
• Communication and interpersonal skills are appropriately applied and characterize performance which is: Responsive to the needs of the staff and users, Professional in scope, depth and content, Results in a high level of satisfaction from supervisors and service users.

Job Requirements

• One (1) year experience working in one or more areas of a Clinical or Public Health Laboratory preferred. Acute Care Hospital experience is desirable.
• Current valid California License as a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS), Special Laboratory Scientist OR Public Health Microbiologist (PHM).
• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 343-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 75,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, maternity care and pediatrics, and behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children.

Additionally, Community Hospital of San Bernardino has been recognized with the gold seal of approval by the Joint Commission, as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and rated five stars for Children’s Subacute Center by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2025, we were voted Best Hospital by Inland Empire Magazine.

Community Hospital of San Bernardino shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$57.77 - $68.68 /hour