Clinical Lab Scientist Technical Specialist - Limited Term

Sutter Health; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in California seeks a highly skilled Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist to lead and actively participate in projects implementing new instrumentation, testing methodologies, and assays. You'll serve as a technical resource from planning through go-live, including validation, verification, data review, and required documentation.

You will collaborate with Leadership, Medical Directors, QA, LIS/IT teams, and vendors to ensure successful validation and integration of new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or equivalent with coursework for Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist license as per CA Code of Regulations Title 17
• CLSL licensed Clinical Lab Scientist required
• Minimum of 5 years of recent relevant laboratory experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in projects implementing new instrumentation and testing methodologies
• Serve as technical project resource from planning through go-live, including validation and verification studies
• Coordinate technical and LIS testing and review validation data; prepare documentation and resolve technical issues
• Collaborate with leadership, Medical Directors, QA, and vendors to validate and implement new analyzers and tests
• Provide training and develop procedures; ensure post-implementation follow-up meets quality and regulatory requirements

Skills

Quality Assurance

QC/QA

Troubleshooting

Training/Competency

Patient interaction

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Biological Sciences

CLSL - Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist

Tools

LIS systems

Medical instrumentation

Accreditation knowledge

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-Bay

Position Overview

****This is a 1-year Limited Term role, with possibility of extending.****

Leads and actively participates in laboratory projects involving the implementation of new instrumentation, testing methodologies, assays, and laboratory services. Serves as a technical project resource from planning through implementation and go-live, including development and execution of validation and verification studies, evaluation of method performance, coordination of technical and LIS testing, review and analysis of validation data, preparation of required documentation, and resolution of technical issues. Collaborates with laboratory leadership, Technical and Medical Directors, Quality, LIS/IT teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure new analyzers and tests are successfully validated, implemented, and integrated into laboratory operations. Supports project timelines, implementation readiness, staff training, procedure development, and post-implementation follow-up to ensure new testing meets quality, regulatory, operational, and patient-care requirements.

Also functions as the technical and clinical subject matter expert in one or more areas of the laboratory. Duties routinely include evaluating Quality Control (QC) and Proficiency Testing (PT), taking corrective action when needed, as well as periodically summarizing QC and PT results in reports or graphs for Medical Director review. Also performs a variety of Quality Assurance (QA) duties such as review of records (patient testing, instrument maintenance, temperature, etc), taking corrective action when needed. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technological advances and accreditation requirements related to assigned areas of the Laboratory. Plays a key role in maintaining accreditation readiness; participates in accreditation surveys and regulatory agency inspections. Advises on, and provides guidance for, technical and clinical problem-solving or troubleshooting, ensuring accurate and actionable test results. Advises on the technical aspects when new policies, procedures and protocols are being developed and implemented. Develops and coordinates the completion of validation and verification plans for new procedures and equipment. Develops training material and competence assessments for new procedures and equipment. Trains and assesses the competency of co-workers. Routinely performs all duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, in one or more areas of the Laboratory. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing.

Education

Job Description

• Bachelor's: A baccalaureate or higher degree in biological sciences or an equivalent major from an accredited college or university, completing the number of semester and/or quarter units in coursework relevant to a Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist license as specified by the California Code of Regulations – Title 17

Certification & Licensure

• CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist

Typical Experience

• 5 years recent relevant experience.

Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas; examples: Chemistry, Special Chemistry,
• Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis and Transfusion Service.
• Demonstrates subject matter expertise in one or more technical areas of the Lab. Is knowledgeable as to regulatory and accreditation requirements. Is skilled in QC/QA, equipment troubleshooting, training, assessing competency, procedure development, and technical problem-solving.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes
• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.
• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors
• Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to: Fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information system failure, Shift-to-shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, Specimen integrity issues, Regular review of pending logs, and Priority assignments, etc.
• Adherence to Practices & Procedures: Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
• Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $73.38 to $102.72 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.