Clinical Lab Scientist III

CommonSpirit Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA seeks a Clinical Lab Scientist III to plan, coordinate and direct activities for the Chemistry, Microbiology, and other sections.

You will implement new procedures, provide technical support and train staff, while directing leadership across departments. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to lead teams, with in‑depth knowledge of CAP, CLIA and Joint Commission standards to ensure compliant laboratory

Qualifications

• Direct leadership for a responsible section (Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.).
• Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission regulatory requirements.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and direct activities and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct the implementation of new procedures and supervise staff.
• Provide technical assistance and training to laboratory personnel.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally and lead across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

California Medical Technologist license (LIC CLS)

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.

• 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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