Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Drive Life-Saving Diagnostics

Indian Health Service; Winterhaven (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in California seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide high-quality diagnostic testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and related areas. The role involves interpreting results, troubleshooting, and ensuring strict quality control and regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will collect and prepare patient specimens, maintain equipment, and support laboratory operations to meet accreditation and safety standards. A federal background check applies.

Qualifications

• Experience performing routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to interpret and verify results, troubleshoot discrepancies and equipment.
• Competence in collecting, handling, and documenting patient specimens.
• Experience implementing quality control procedures and maintaining accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology.
• Interpret and verify test results, troubleshoot discrepancies and equipment malfunctions.
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens with proper handling and documentation.
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure compliance.

Skills

Clinical lab testing

Quality control

Specimen collection

Instrument calibration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in clinical laboratory science

Job description

Indian Health Service in California seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide high-quality diagnostic testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and related areas. The role involves interpreting results, troubleshooting, and ensuring strict quality control and regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will collect and prepare patient specimens, maintain equipment, and support laboratory operations to meet accreditation and safety standards. A federal background check applies.