Laboratory Technical Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

As our Lab Tech Coordinator at Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center, you will perform vital clinical laboratory procedures and lead a team to ensure accurate test results for disease diagnosis and treatment.

You will supervise day-to-day operations, train staff, and collaborate with management and medical directors to uphold quality and safety across microbiology, hematology, chemistry, and related disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA. required.
• 2 years of clinical lab experience in the designated lab area/speciality required.
• CA Clinical Laboratory Science License (CLS License) required

Responsibilities

• Coaching laboratory personnel to train for adherence to relevant policies and ethics.
• Oversees most laboratory day-to-day operations and exercises authority over operational decisions.
• Analyzes and interprets laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes.
• Participate in laboratory audits and inspections.
• Perform root cause analysis for identified issues and implement corrective actions.
• Generate reports on quality metrics, instrument performance, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory management, medical directors, and other laboratory departments.

Skills

Coaching

Laboratory leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemical or biological science (CLIA)

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Lab Tech Coordinator, you will perform vital clinical laboratory procedures to detect, identify, measure, and report data crucial for disease diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you will be using technical skills, instrumentation, and information systems, providing essential clinical laboratory support while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all tests under leadership direction.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role requires an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Limited License Microbiologist possessing comprehensive knowledge of laboratory principles across various disciplines (microbiology, hematology, chemistry, etc.), understanding sample processing and result interpretation, prioritizing chemical and biological safety, and being adept at operating and maintaining lab equipment. The ideal candidate will be:

• Coaching laboratory personnel to train for adherence to relevant policies and ethics.


• Oversees most laboratory day-to-day operations and exercises authority over operational decisions.


• Analyzes and interprets laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory work processes.


• Participate in laboratory audits and inspections.


• Perform root cause analysis for identified issues and implement corrective actions.


• Generate reports on quality metrics, instrument performance, and operational efficiency.


• Collaborate effectively with laboratory management, medical directors, and other laboratory departments.


• Job Requirements*Required:


• Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA. required.


• 2 years of clinical lab experience in the designated lab area/speciality required.


• CA Clinical Laboratory Science License (CLS License) required

Preferred

• Clinical Laboratory departments (AU750000):


• MT or CLS or MLS certification, ASCP or equivalent (per requirement sheet)

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

*Pay Range*

$49.57 - $73.73 /hour