Clinical Lab Scientist III

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Alameda Health System is hiring a lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist to oversee a laboratory unit and perform complex diagnostic tests. You will train staff, review work, and ensure quality control across instruments and procedures.

The role requires leadership experience, a California CLS license, and advanced degrees when substituting for experience. Join a team focused on accurate results and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II or three years as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a licensed clinical laboratory; one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Experience with leading a laboratory unit and supervising staff is required.
• Master's or Ph.D. can substitute for experience as described in the min quals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a clinical laboratory unit and review work; assist in training employees.
• Perform complex microbiological, hematological, chemical, parasitological, mycological and serological tests.
• Maintain quality control records and perform instrument maintenance; troubleshoot operations.
• Communicate with management on changes, problems and trends; participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Lead supervision

Staff training

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Education

Master's degree in Biology or Chemistry

Ph.D. in Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Summary

Under the direction, to act as a lead worker in a licensed clinical laboratory unit; to perform the more complex laboratory tests; and to do related work 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.

• Assigns and reviews the work of a clinical laboratory unit; assists in training employees; provides input to management staff on performance evaluations and disciplinary matters; answers difficult questions and solves the more complex problems of a laboratory unit; maintains proper inventory levels of all reagents and supplies for a unit and reorders when necessary.
• Performs a variety of microbiological, hematological, chemical, parasitological, mycological and serological tests using manual/automated laboratory instruments.
• Maintains records and documentation on quality control procedures; performs preventative maintenance on each instrument to check for consequence of error; troubleshoots laboratory operations.
• Interfaces with laboratory management to provide on-going dialogue of changes, problems, and trends; assists management staff in planning and developing activities and may perform special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Two years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II with Alameda County Medical Center, OR the equivalent of three years of full-time experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a licensed clinical laboratory, including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity. (A Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry or related field may be substituted for an additional two years of experience).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Bioanalyst in California.

Pay Range: $80.50 - $109.31 / 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, licensure 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.