Clinical Lab Scientist – Advanced Diagnostics & Lab Lead

300 Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego seeks a California-licensed CLS with broad certifications to support laboratory services. The role handles pre-analytical and analytical testing, data review and instrument operation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities include documenting results, maintaining turnaround times, and training staff while collaborating on policy updates and safety practices within a leading health care system.

Qualifications

• CA CLS license(s) required for department assignment.
• State licenses must be obtained from CA Department of Public Health.
• ASCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete testing procedures per policies and revise as needed.
• Meet turnaround time goals and document results clearly.
• Review reports for errors and follow up on discrepancies.
• Evaluate data and verify questionable findings.
• Perform pre-analytical and analytical procedures with age considerations.
• Lead training and competency assessments for staff.
• Operate testing analyzers and tools; maintain instrument readiness.
• Participate in policy/procedure writing and revision.

Skills

Testing procedures

Documentation

Quality Assurance

Data analysis

Pre-analytical steps

Training & supervision

Laboratory analyzers

Education

CA CLS Generalist license

CA Clinical Chemist Scientist License

CA Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License

CA Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License

CA Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License

CA Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License

CA Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist License

CA State CLS requirement

Tools

IS system

PC software

Analyzer equipment

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego seeks a California-licensed CLS with broad certifications to support laboratory services. The role handles pre-analytical and analytical testing, data review and instrument operation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities include documenting results, maintaining turnaround times, and training staff while collaborating on policy updates and safety practices within a leading health care system.