Lead Clinical Lab Scientist - Lab Ops & Training Lead

CLS Connect; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CLS Connect in Fresno leads laboratory testing operations, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance for patient and donor samples. The Lead CLS interprets results, manages SOPs, and coordinates QA and inspections while supporting donor testing and immunohematology services.

The role involves training staff, maintaining instrument PM schedules, inventory control, and cross-training in platelet manufacturing to support fluctuating operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day testing operations and monitor PM schedules.
• Train new testing staff on SOPs and instrumentation.
• Maintain inventory and manage reagents to avoid expiry.
• Assist with outsourced donor testing and QA confirmatory testing.
• Prepare preliminary patient results reports for hospital customers.
• Support inspections and ensure compliance with cGMP, QA and regulatory requirements.
• Perform complex antibody identification, compatibility testing, and donor serology.
• Cross-train in platelet manufacturing and product QC to meet operational needs.
• Review testing staff records and competencies.
• Dispose of biohazardous waste properly and quarantine as required.
• Collaborate with QA on testing SOP updates.

Job description

CLS Connect in Fresno leads laboratory testing operations, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance for patient and donor samples. The Lead CLS interprets results, manages SOPs, and coordinates QA and inspections while supporting donor testing and immunohematology services.

The role involves training staff, maintaining instrument PM schedules, inventory control, and cross-training in platelet manufacturing to support fluctuating operational needs.