Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Clinical Laboratory

Providence; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 88,166 - 140,515; Full time

Job summary

Providence's Orange location is seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist (Lead CLS) to oversee day-to-day operations in the clinical laboratory. The role requires leadership, technical expertise, and independent work to ensure quality and efficiency in the division.

The successful candidate will manage special projects, support leadership, and uphold stringent QA standards while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License upon hire or equivalent license required.
• California Clinical Chemist Scientist License upon hire or equivalent license required.
• California Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License upon hire or equivalent license required.
• California Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License upon hire or equivalent license required.
• California Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License upon hire or equivalent license required.
• California Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License upon hire or equivalent license required.
• California Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License upon hire or equivalent license required.
• California Clinical Hematology Scientist License upon hire or equivalent license required.
• California Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist License upon hire or equivalent license required.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Biochemistry Special License upon hire or equivalent license required.
• 1 year experience as a CLS required.

Responsibilities

• Lead CLS oversees day-to-day operation of the division.
• Performs a variety of technical, clerical, physical and quality assurance functions.
• Works independently and accepts responsibility for special projects/activities as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License upon hire

California Clinical Chemist Scientist License upon hire

California Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License upon hire

California Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License upon hire

California Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License upon hire

California Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License upon hire

California Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License upon hire

California Clinical Hematology Scientist License upon hire

California Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist License upon hire

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Biochemistry Special License upon hire

1 year experience as a CLS

Job description

Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Clinical Laboratory

Orange, CA, United States (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 445666
• Job Category Clinical Laboratory
• Posting Date 07/13/2026, 11:21 PM
• Locations St Joseph Hospital-Orange(HR) (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Evening
• FTE 1
• Minimum Salary 64.67
• Maximum Salary 102.10

Job Description

Under the direction of a Supervisor, the Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Lead CLS) utilizes professional knowledge, skills and judgment to perform a variety of technical, clerical, physical and quality assurance functions. The Lead CLS works independently, oversees the day to day operation of the division, supports leadership of the division and accepts responsibility for special projects/activities as agreed upon with the supervisor and/or manager.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree- Science.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License California upon hire or,
• California Clinical Chemist Scientist License upon hire or,
• California Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License upon hire or,
• California Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License upon hire or,
• California Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License upon hire or,
• California Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License upon hire or,
• California Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License upon hire or,
• California Clinical Hematology Scientist License upon hire or,
• California Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist License upon hire or,
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Biochemistry Special License upon hire.
• 1 year- Experience as a CLS.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASCP certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology upon hire.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believediversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.