Clinical Lab Scientist - Precision Diagnostics & QA

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA is hiring a Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical duties that support patient care, diagnoses, and treatment. You will work under the Laboratory Director’s direction, ensuring accurate testing and data quality.

The role involves handling specimens, performing analyses, validating results against reference ranges, maintaining equipment, and training junior staff.

Qualifications

• Six months related laboratory experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or related field (or equivalent military experience).
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California) required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, and brief correspondence.
• Willingness to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Verifies correct specimen and test for each patient.
• Analyzes specimens and performs quality control to ensure data accuracy.
• Uses reference ranges to validate results and confirms all critical values.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance and calibration and documents activity.
• Records repairs and maintenance, releases results per SOP, and trains lab assistants.
• Supervises Lab Assistants and clerical staff as required by lab regulations.

Skills

Quality control processes

Specimen handling

Instrument calibration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or related field

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA is hiring a Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical duties that support patient care, diagnoses, and treatment. You will work under the Laboratory Director’s direction, ensuring accurate testing and data quality.

The role involves handling specimens, performing analyses, validating results against reference ranges, maintaining equipment, and training junior staff.