Senior Clinical Lab Scientist — Lead Quality & Lab Operations

Kaiser Permanente; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures to support patient care and outcomes. The role emphasizes quality assurance, accuracy, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Responsibilities include verifying specimens, conducting calibrations, reporting results, and training lab staff. A California CLS license and 3 years of CLS experience are required, with potential progression in a supportive hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Three years experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Verify specimens and tests to ensure correct patient data.
• Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures per SOPs.
• Conduct quality control and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Maintain instrument calibration, perform routine maintenance, and document issues.
• Interpret results with reference to appropriate ranges and report findings.

Skills

Quality control

Analytical thinking

Communication

Supervisory

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures to support patient care and outcomes. The role emphasizes quality assurance, accuracy, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Responsibilities include verifying specimens, conducting calibrations, reporting results, and training lab staff. A California CLS license and 3 years of CLS experience are required, with potential progression in a supportive hospital