Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Vibrant Wellness; Santa Clara (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Disability benefits

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Vibrant America is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS) in California to perform, validate, and report high-complexity testing. Requires a current, valid California CLS license and hands-on experience with FDA-approved chemistry analyzers.

You will train MLTs, support assay validation, and participate in inspections, with a full-time schedule Tue–Sat, 3 PM–11:30 PM, and opportunities for professional development.

Formación

• Current, valid California CLS license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• Hands-on clinical laboratory experience, including operation of FDA-approved chemistry analyzers.
• Strong knowledge of quality control, calibration, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of CLIA/CAP requirements, laboratory SOPs, and quality management practices.
• Ability to independently manage high sample volumes while maintaining accurate results and timely reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with laboratory teams.
• Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Perform, validate, and report high-complexity clinical laboratory tests in accordance with SOPs and CLIA, CAP, and state requirements.
• Ensure accurate specimen processing, accessioning, testing, result verification, and LIS documentation.
• Operate laboratory instruments and perform quality control, calibration, routine maintenance, and corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot analytical, instrument, and workflow issues to maintain reliable results and timely reporting.
• Independently manage high sample volumes while meeting accuracy, quality, and turnaround-time expectations.
• Provide technical guidance to MLTs and Laboratory Assistants to support adherence to laboratory procedures.
• Support assay validation, method comparison, and instrument performance verification.
• Maintain quality control, proficiency testing, competency, and regulatory records.
• Participate in CAP/CLIA inspections, audits, and laboratory compliance activities.
• Support laboratory automation, workflow optimization, and continuous process improvement.
• Follow laboratory safety, biohazard, and infection-control procedures.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Flexibility

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related field

Herramientas

FDA-approved chemistry analyzers

Descripción del empleo

Vibrant America is a clinical diagnostics laboratory advancing personalized healthcare through innovative testing, technology, and data-driven insights. We specialize in functional medicine and multi-omics testing, providing comprehensive panels that support informed patient care.

Our Vision

We empower healthcare providers and patients with actionable insights that support better health outcomes. By integrating science, automation, and analytics, we aim to advance preventive and personalized medicine.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS) to perform, validate, and report high-complexity clinical laboratory testing.

This role requires a current, valid California CLS license and hands-on experience operating FDA-approved chemistry analyzers. You will independently manage high sample volumes, verify results, troubleshoot testing issues, and maintain laboratory quality and compliance standards.

You will also provide technical guidance to Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) and Laboratory Assistants and support assay validation, instrument performance verification, and workflow improvement.

Schedule: Full-time, Tuesday through Saturday: 3 PM - 11:30 PM

Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform, validate, and report high-complexity clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established SOPs and applicable CLIA, CAP, and state requirements.
• Ensure accurate specimen processing, accessioning, testing, result verification, and documentation within the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Operate laboratory instruments and perform quality control, calibration, routine maintenance, and corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot analytical, instrument, and workflow issues to maintain reliable results and timely reporting.
• Independently manage high sample volumes while meeting accuracy, quality, and turnaround-time expectations.
• Provide technical guidance to MLTs and Laboratory Assistants to support adherence to laboratory procedures.
• Support assay validation, method comparison, and instrument performance verification.
• Maintain quality control, proficiency testing, competency, and regulatory records.
• Participate in CAP/CLIA inspections, audits, and laboratory compliance activities.
• Support laboratory automation, workflow optimization, and continuous process improvement.
• Follow laboratory safety, biohazard, and infection-control procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• Hands-on clinical laboratory experience, including operation of FDA-approved chemistry analyzers.
• Strong knowledge of quality control, calibration, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of CLIA/CAP requirements, laboratory SOPs, and quality management practices.
• Ability to independently manage high sample volumes while maintaining accurate results and timely reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with laboratory teams.
• Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in a high-complexity, CLIA-certified clinical laboratory.
• Experience with clinical chemistry or immunoassay instrumentation.
• Familiarity with molecular diagnostics or LC-MS/MS.
• Experience with assay validation, method comparison, and instrument performance verification.Experience training or providing technical guidance to laboratory personnel.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and laboratory quality management systems.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work in a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) clinical laboratory with exposure to biological specimens, laboratory reagents, and biohazardous materials.
• Stand for extended periods, perform repetitive hand movements, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow laboratory safety and biohazard procedures.
• Maintain accuracy, quality, and safety in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vibrant America, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision making, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected off-duty activity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

Vibrant America, LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to support equal access to employment opportunities.