Clinical Lab Scientist III

CommonSpirit Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist III to plan, coordinate and direct activities for the laboratory section (Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.). You will implement new procedures and provide technical assistance and training to personnel while communicating clearly in writing and verbally.

Success hinges on the ability to lead, direct, and mentor staff, ensuring compliance with CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission standards in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of CLS experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Minimum two (2) years in the section of specialty.
• California Medical Technologist license (LIC CLS).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct activities for responsible section (Chemistry, Microbiology, etc).
• Direct the implementation of new procedures.
• Provide technical assistance and training of laboratory personnel.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Demonstrate leadership to others.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

California CLS license

Tools

CAP/CLIA compliance

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Lab Scientist III, you will plan, coordinate and direct activities for responsible section (Chemistry, Microbiology, etc).

Every day you will direct the implementation of new procedures. Also provide technical assistant and training of laboratory personnel. You will communicate skillfully in writing and orally.

To be successful in this role, you must have ability to direct and provide leadership to others.

Job Requirements

• Have knowledge of laboratory regulatory requirements (CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission).
• Extensive knowledge of principles, procedures and techniques of clinical laboratory analysis especially in section of responsibility.
• Ability to be an effective team member, and work with many publics across all departments.
• Job Requirements*Requirements
• Three (3) years clinical laboratory experience as a Clinical Lab Scientist
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in section of specialty
• California Medical Technologist license (LIC CLS)

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1912, Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center is a 265-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Oxnard, California. Serving over 85,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care. Additionally, St. John’s Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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Pay Range

$59.91 - $71.21 /hour