Lead CLS — Immunohematology & Lab Operations

CLS Connect; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CLS Connect is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Fresno, CA to oversee day-to-day testing operations and mentor staff. The role involves complex immunohematology testing, donor testing support, and ensuring cGMP QA compliance across the laboratory.

You will train staff, manage instrument PMs, and coordinate with QA for confirmatory testing while maintaining inventory and preparing preliminary reports for hospital customers.

Qualifications

• Experience with cGMP, QA and SOP documentation.
• Strong training and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to perform complex antibody ID and antigen typing.
• Inventory management and reagent control experience.
• Team collaboration in a fast-paced laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to high complexity immunohematology testing and reporting.
• Lead daily testing operations and monitor PM schedules.
• Assist with outsourced donor testing and QA confirmations.
• Train new staff on SOPs and instrumentation.
• Maintain instrument maintenance and preventive maintenance records.
• Manage inventory, reagents and standing orders.
• Prepare preliminary patient result reports for hospitals.
• Support inspections and regulatory readiness.
• Cross-train in platelet manufacturing and product QC.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and biosafety requirements.
• Review testing staff training records and competencies.
• Review and update testing SOPs.

Job description

CLS Connect is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Fresno, CA to oversee day-to-day testing operations and mentor staff. The role involves complex immunohematology testing, donor testing support, and ensuring cGMP QA compliance across the laboratory.

You will train staff, manage instrument PMs, and coordinate with QA for confirmatory testing while maintaining inventory and preparing preliminary reports for hospital customers.