Senior Clinical Lab Scientist — Lead Diagnostics & Quality

Kaiser Permanente; San Leandro (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures, enabling accurate diagnoses and quality patient care. The role emphasizes interdepartmental cooperation and adherence to quality assurance protocols.

Under the Laboratory Director, you verify specimens, run tests, perform quality control, maintain instruments, report results, and mentor Lab Assistants as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Bachelor's degree required; military experience may substitute per policy.
• California CLS license required.

Responsibilities

• Verify proper specimens and tests for patients.
• Analyze clinical laboratory specimens following standard procedures and perform quality control.
• Use reference ranges to interpret results and validate critical values.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and instrument calibration.
• Release results per SOPs and train staff.
• Supervise Lab Assistants and clerical staff as required.

Skills

Reading complex instructions

Effective communication

Supervisory capability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures, enabling accurate diagnoses and quality patient care. The role emphasizes interdepartmental cooperation and adherence to quality assurance protocols.

Under the Laboratory Director, you verify specimens, run tests, perform quality control, maintain instruments, report results, and mentor Lab Assistants as needed.