Clinical Laboratory Scientist — Precision Diagnostics Leader

300 Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide technical knowledge and judgment to support laboratory services. The role requires CA CLS Generalist or equivalent licensure and involves analytical testing, QA, and staff training.

The position emphasizes accuracy, policy adherence, and instrument operation with opportunities to lead quality initiatives within a busy clinical lab environment.

Qualifications

• CA State Licensure as required for the CLS specialty.
• Multiple California licensure options acceptable for this role.
• ASCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs analytical testing and validates procedures following policies.
• Ensures data accuracy and maintains documentation with zero defects.
• Leads training and competency assessments for staff and students.
• Operates testing instrumentation and performs preventive maintenance.
• Manages inventory and resolves instrument/reagent issues promptly.
• Participates in policy revisions and QA activities.

Education

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist license - CA Department of Public Health

California Clinical Chemist Scientist License - CA Department of Public Health

California Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License - CA Department of Public Health

California Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License - CA Department of Public Health

California Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License - CA Department of Public Health

California Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License - CA Department of Public Health

California Clinical Histocompatability Scientist License - CA Department of Public Health

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide technical knowledge and judgment to support laboratory services. The role requires CA CLS Generalist or equivalent licensure and involves analytical testing, QA, and staff training.

The position emphasizes accuracy, policy adherence, and instrument operation with opportunities to lead quality initiatives within a busy clinical lab environment.