Clinical Lab Scientist 8 Hr. 7500 #13304

CHEManager International; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEManager International seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in California for per diem shifts. The role involves performing complex lab tests, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining equipment. A valid California CLS license and a hospital-based CL program completion are required.

The candidate will work in the Lab - Clinical department, participate in training, and may assume supervisory duties in the absence of senior staff. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in medical technology or related science with accredited CL lab program.
• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license is required.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses for diagnosis and treatment.
• Follow procedures, evaluate problems in specimen collection and processing.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Evaluate new techniques for space, cost, and reference intervals.
• Assist in training staff and cover shifts as needed.
• Supervise in absence of senior lab managers and director.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Data entry

Word processing

Basic computer skills

Reading & interpreting technical docs

Customer inquiry response

Mathematical concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science

Clinical Laboratory Scientist program completion

Job description

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
• Bachelors degree (B.A) in medical technology or related science with completion of an accredited Clinical Laboratory (hospital based) program

Job Details

Job #: 13304

Job Category: Laboratory

Job Type: Per Diem

Shift Type: Variable

Facility

Department: Lab - Clinical

Pay Range: $62.68/hr. - $95.22/hr.

Open Date: 05.08.26

Qualifications

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
• Bachelors degree (B.A) in medical technology or related science with completion of an accredited Clinical Laboratory (hospital based) program

Start Date

Open Until Filled.

Qualifications

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
• Bachelors degree (B.A) in medical technology or related science with completion of an accredited Clinical Laboratory (hospital based) program
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and work in a team setting
• Demonstrate ability to recognize customers needs and respond above customer expectations
• For Laboratory Shift Supervisor and Quality Assurance / Quality Control Supervisor a masters degree is preferred
• Ability to enter and retrieve data from hospital computer system
• Basic knowledge of word processing, data base and department specific computer programs
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• The ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Experience in treating patients in the following categories: All age groups

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Clinical Lab Scientist performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Duties

• Follows established procedures and evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis
• Performs complex analytical tests or procedures, recognizes deviation from expected results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results, analyzes QC data, makes judgments concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision
• Recognizes abnormal test results and answers inquiries about them, the methodology, specificity, and sensitivity; answers questions about specific factors that can influence test results
• Operates and maintains equipment, recognizes equipment malfunction, troubleshoots and repairs as necessary
• Helps evaluate new techniques and procedures in terms of space and personal requirement, method comparison, cost analysis, and the establishment of reference intervals; writes and revises technical procedures
• Assists in training and orientation of laboratory staff to cover various shifts if needed
• Assumes supervisions/management of the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Support Services Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Scientist II, III, the Laboratory Shift Supervisors and the Laboratory Administrative Director, approving overtime, calling in extra help when needed, giving direction and guidance to support personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Organizational Expectations

• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization
• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
• Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements

Other Info

Work area is well lighted and ventilated. Regularly exposed to the risks of blood borne and airborne diseases. Contact with patients in a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to noise, chemicals, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials. Wears personal protective equipment as required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects, or controls; each with hands and arms; and talk to hear. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods, occasionally required to sit, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. Generally lifting objects not more than 25 lbs. and/or carrying objects weighing 10 lbs.

Job Posted

05/08/2026