Senior Clinical Lab Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Clinical Lab Scientist at Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA will perform the full scope of tests in the assigned laboratory section under supervision, ensuring accurate and timely results. The role requires maintaining CLS licensure and applying strict quality control and regulatory standards within a hospital setting.

Candidate should have extensive experience in complex tests in one or more sections (e.g., Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology) and participate in

Qualifications

• Requires current Clinical Laboratory Scientist license and extensive experience performing complex laboratory tests in a specific section (e.g., Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology).
• Prefer hospital or clinical lab setting experience with strong technical proficiency and understanding of quality control and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously and identify individuals appropriately.
• Maintain a valid California CLS license.
• Actively participate in continuing education, competency tests, and inservice training seminars to update knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge and operation of Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS); validate, record and report test results via phone, computer entry, and instrument verification protocol.
• Perform and record instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control including proficiency testing.
• Recognize and prioritize tasks; respond to emergencies and adapt to changing situations with professionalism.

Education

Bachelor of Science

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (CA)

Clinical Microbiology Scientist license (CA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Sr. Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be responsible for performing the complete scope of tests in your assigned laboratory section, contributing to high-quality diagnostic services.

Every day, you will execute the full range of laboratory tests within your assigned section under the direction of the laboratory supervisor, Laboratory Manager, and Pathologist, ensuring accuracy and precision. You will comply with all applicable laws and rules, including our organization's Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures, seeking guidance when in doubt and promptly reporting potential violations.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a current Clinical Laboratory Scientist license and extensive experience performing complex laboratory tests in a specific section (e.g., Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology), preferably within a hospital or clinical lab setting. You will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong understanding of quality control and regulatory compliance.

• Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously. Refers to each individual by name when appropriate. Screens individuals by requesting to see identification or visitor pass.
• Maintain a valid California License as a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
• Willingness to actively participate in continue education, competency tests, and attends inservice training seminars to update knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge and operation of the Laboratory (LIS) and the Hospital (HIS) computer system. This includes validating, recording and reporting tests results via phone, computer entry, and instrument verification protocol in a timely manner.
• Performs and records instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control including proficiency testing.
• Recognizes and prioritizes tasks appropriately. Respond to emergencies, adapt to changing situations and cope with stress in a professional manner.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Science
• Clinical Lab Scientist: CA or
• Clinical Microbiology Scientist: CA

Preferred

• Five years laboratory experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$66.90 - $83.35 /hour