Lead CLS — Travel 13-Week Contract

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

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.