Clinical Lab Scientist I

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Part time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist I for Highland General Hospital's Clinical Laboratory. This internal-only, per diem role is located in Oakland, CA with a tiny FTE and an hourly wage of $86.02.

The position emphasizes supervised development and growth within the laboratory setting. Responsibilities include performing tests, maintaining records, and overseeing lab trainees as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Bioanalyst license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains adequate records such as worksheets, logs, inventory lists, QC checklists and other data as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment; performs quality control tests and calibrations on instruments used in testing procedures.
• Performs required testing of specimens following standardized procedures and policies adopted by the laboratory.
• Prepares and maintains proper reagents, controls, and standards used in the individual's test procedures.
• Receives, logs, and processes specimens as required by each area of the laboratory.
• Supervises and oversees work performed by laboratory assistants and clinical laboratory trainees.

Job description

Clinical Lab Scientist I Internal Only

Available to current Alameda Health System employees only

• Oakland, CA


• Highland General Hospital


• HGH Clinical Laboratory


• Services As Needed / Per Diem - Varies


• Allied Health


• $86.02


• Req #: 45159-33612


• FTE: 0.01


• Posted: November 2, 2026

Summary

SUMMARY: Under close supervision, performs a variety of laboratory tests in multiple areas within the department. Incumbents receive close supervision and considerable guidance in the development of laboratory skills and in performing required tests and procedures. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• 1. Maintainsadequaterecordssuchas:worksheets,logs,inventorylists,QCchecklists, andother data as needed .


• 2. Performspreventativemaintenanceonlaboratoryequipment;performsqualitycontrol testsandcalibrationsoninstrumentsusedintestingprocedures.


• 3. Performsrequiredtestingofspecimensfollowingstandardizedproceduresandpolicies adoptedbythelaboratory.


• 4. Preparesandmaintainsproperreagents,controls,andstandardsusedinthe individual'stestprocedures.


• 5. Receives,logs,andprocessesspecimensasrequiredbyeachareaofthelaboratory.


• 6. Supervisesandoverseesworkperformedbylaboratoryassistantsandclinical laboratorytrainees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MinimumExperience: Sufficienteducation,trainingandworkexperiencetodemonstratepossessionofthe knowledge,skills,andabilitiesrequiredfortheposition. RequiredLicenses/Certifications: ValidlicenseasaClinicalLaboratoryScientistorBioanalystintheStateof California.

PAY RANGE: $86.02 / per hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.