Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & QA

Kaiser Permanente; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER Permanente in San Leandro, CA is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing to support patient care. You will verify specimens, run tests, and ensure quality control in a collaborative lab environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Lab Sciences, or an equivalent, and a California license. Experience with hematology, chemistry, and blood bank is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with clinical laboratory practice and QA protocols.
• Bachelors Degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or related field.
• Military substitution allowed for education per policy.

Responsibilities

• Verify correct specimens and tests for patients and ensure proper test performance.
• Analyze clinical specimens using approved methods and perform quality control for data accuracy.
• Use reference ranges to interpret results and validate critical values before release.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on lab instruments and document functions.
• Record repairs and maintenance on instrument logs; report results per SOP.
• Provide supervision to Lab Assistants and clerical staff as required by lab regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Lab Sciences

Bachelor's or related field substituted by military experience

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

KAISER Permanente in San Leandro, CA is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing to support patient care. You will verify specimens, run tests, and ensure quality control in a collaborative lab environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Lab Sciences, or an equivalent, and a California license. Experience with hematology, chemistry, and blood bank is preferred.