Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist: QA & Lab Systems

University of California, Irvine; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to lead laboratory operations, ensure accurate testing, and report results timely. You will implement and maintain quality assurance, verify test systems, and coordinate administrative functions under the Director of Laboratory Services.

The role requires a California CLS license, strong communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on patient safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences preferred.
• Knowledge of Cerner Millennium desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical skills to ensure accurate laboratory testing and timely result reporting.
• Maintain quality assurance program and approved procedures.
• Coordinate technical and administrative functions for laboratory operations.
• Verify test performance characteristics and establish proficiency testing.
• Identify training needs and ensure in-service education for staff.

Skills

CLS license

Quality Assurance

Team communication

Problem solving

Training & education

Documentation

English proficiency

Education

California CLS license

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences preferred

Tools

Cerner Millennium

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to lead laboratory operations, ensure accurate testing, and report results timely. You will implement and maintain quality assurance, verify test systems, and coordinate administrative functions under the Director of Laboratory Services.

The role requires a California CLS license, strong communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on patient safety and continuous improvement.