Lead Clinical Lab Scientist - Immunohematology & Operations

CLS Connect; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CLS Connect in Fresno, CA seeks a Lead CLS responsible for high-complexity lab testing on patient and donor samples, interpreting results and ensuring QA and cGMP compliance. The Lead CLS oversees day-to-day testing operations, training, PM scheduling, and inventory control.

You will assist with outsourced donor testing, manage instrumentation maintenance, review SOPs, and support inspections while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Perform complex antibody identification and donor serological testing.
• Maintain cGMP compliance through documentation and data review.
• Train staff on SOPs, instrumentation and workflows.
• Review staff training records and competencies.
• Manage inventory and reagent control to prevent expirations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quality control and cGMP documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance of instrumentation and document results.
• Train new testing staff on SOPs and electronic systems.
• Ensure inventory control and reagent rotation.
• Support donor testing and reconcile results with QA.
• Prepare preliminary patient results reports for hospital customers.
• Review donor testing results from outside labs.
• Assist with inspections and maintain strong team collaboration.

Skills

Quality Control

cGMP knowledge

Training & mentoring

Instrumentation maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Job description

CLS Connect in Fresno, CA seeks a Lead CLS responsible for high-complexity lab testing on patient and donor samples, interpreting results and ensuring QA and cGMP compliance. The Lead CLS oversees day-to-day testing operations, training, PM scheduling, and inventory control.

You will assist with outsourced donor testing, manage instrumentation maintenance, review SOPs, and support inspections while fostering a collaborative team environment.