Clinical Lab Scientist III

CommonSpirit Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 82,532 - 98,098; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 referral bonus

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist III to lead the chemistry/microbiology sections, coordinate quality procedures, and mentor staff.

This role requires state license, 3 years CLS experience, 2 years in specialty, and ability to lead teams; we offer a $3,000 referral bonus.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct activities for responsible section.
• Direct the implementation of new procedures.
• Provide technical assistance and training of laboratory personnel.
• Communicate skillfully in writing and orally.
• Direct and provide leadership to others.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory procedures

Communication skills

Teamwork

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.

This Position Offers An Incentive

We are offering a $3,000 referral bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

• 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.

[One Community. One Mission. One California ]

Pay Range

$59.91 - $71.21 /hour