Clinical Lab Scientist III

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist III for Oakland, CA. The role focuses on leading a licensed laboratory unit, performing complex tests, and guiding staff under direction.

The position requires extensive CLS experience and a California license, with compensation per hour and opportunities for professional growth within the HGH Clinical Laboratory.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II with Alameda County Medical Center, or three years of full-time experience as a CLS in a licensed clinical laboratory with one year in lead/supervisory capacity.
• Valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Bioanalyst in California.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and reviews work in a clinical laboratory unit; trains employees; provides input on performance; maintains inventory levels and reorders supplies.
• Performs a variety of microbiological, hematological, chemical, parasitological, mycological and serological tests using manual/automated instruments.
• Maintains records and documentation on quality control; performs preventative maintenance; troubleshoots operations.
• Interfaces with management to discuss changes, problems, and trends; may perform special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Quality control

Education

California CLS license

Master's degree in Biology or Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Clinical Lab Scientist III Internal Only

• Oakland, CA


• Highland General Hospital


• HGH Clinical Laboratory


• Full Time - Day


• Allied Health


• $80.50 - $109.31 / Hour


• Req #: 44649-33194


• FTE: 1


• Posted: September 18, 2026

Summary

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.

1. 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.

2. Performs a variety of microbiological, hematological, chemical, parasitological, mycological and serological tests using manual/automated laboratory instruments.

3. Maintains records and documentation on quality control procedures; performs preventative maintenance on each instrument to check for consequenceof error; troubleshoots laboratory operations.

4. 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

Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.