Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Lead CLS) – Fort Bragg, CA - URGENT

tms; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Mendocino Coast seeks a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Lead CLS) to provide technical leadership and supervision in the Fort Bragg, CA laboratory. The role oversees testing operations, coordinates POCT, and ensures regulatory compliance across QC/QA programs.

The Lead CLS will supervise personnel, maintain quality standards, and act as a clinical laboratory resource as needed, with a focus on staff development and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Allied Health Technologies, or equivalent.
• 5 years of clinical laboratory experience – Preferred.
• 2 years of leadership experience – Preferred.
• Senior CLS or Lead CLS experience – Preferred.
• EPIC experience – Preferred.
• ASCP or NCA certification – Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical consultant and direct supervisor for laboratory personnel.
• Oversee laboratory testing and Point-of-Care Testing (POCT).
• Review and evaluate accuracy and validity of test results.
• Coordinate staffing and ensure appropriate laboratory coverage.
• Develop and conduct laboratory training programs.
• Oversee Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA).
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, FDA, CAP, Joint Commission, AABB and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

POCT coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Lead CLS) – Clinical Laboratory – Fort Bragg, CA - URGENT

Facility & Assignment Details

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast
Location: Fort Bragg, CA
Address: 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Department: Laboratory Administration
Assignment Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: 4 × 10-Hour Shifts
Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Shift Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Schedule: Consecutive days
Pay Rate: $54–$56/hour
Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,160–$2,240/week

Job Summary

Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Lead CLS) to provide technical leadership and supervision within the laboratory.

The Lead CLS will oversee laboratory testing, coordinate Point-of-Care Testing (POCT), supervise laboratory personnel, maintain quality and regulatory standards, and serve as a clinical laboratory resource when needed.

Leadership & Clinical Responsibilities

Serve as technical consultant and direct supervisor for laboratory personnel

Oversee laboratory testing and Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)

Review and evaluate accuracy and validity of test results

Function as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist when needed

Coordinate staffing and ensure appropriate laboratory coverage

Identify training and competency needs

Develop and conduct laboratory training programs

Coordinate equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration

Oversee Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA)

Ensure compliance with CLIA, FDA, CAP, Joint Commission, AABB and OSHA requirements

Maintain laboratory policies, standards and procedures

Support regulatory and accreditation requirements

Assist with test performance characteristics, reference ranges and reportable ranges

Evaluate new laboratory instrumentation, technology, procedures and automation

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Allied Health Technologies, or equivalent

5 years of clinical laboratory experience – Preferred

2 years of leadership experience – Preferred

Senior CLS or Lead CLS experience – Preferred

EPIC experience – Preferred

ASCP or NCA certification – Preferred

Strong laboratory leadership and supervisory experience preferred

Facility Details

25-bed critical access hospital

Serves both inpatient and outpatient populations

Laboratory leadership role with responsibility for testing, staffing, quality and regulatory compliance

Position is represented by UFCW (not included in the job title)