Senior Clinical Lab Scientist – Onsite, Evening/On-Call

Kaiser Permanente; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente’s Berkeley Regional Lab (1701) seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures, ensuring accurate specimen verification and appropriate test selection to support patient diagnoses and treatment.

You will conduct quality control, validate results, maintain instruments, train assistants, and participate in quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Three years experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Bachelor's Degree required; military experience substituted for degree may be considered.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, and to present information clearly in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Willingness to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Bacteriology.

Responsibilities

• Verifies correct specimens and tests for the right patients and tests.
• Performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures per SOPs.
• Conducts quality control and supports Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities.
• Maintains and calibrates instruments, documents maintenance and repairs.
• Releases results per SOPs and trains laboratory assistants and other staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Kaiser Permanente’s Berkeley Regional Lab (1701) seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures, ensuring accurate specimen verification and appropriate test selection to support patient diagnoses and treatment.

You will conduct quality control, validate results, maintain instruments, train assistants, and participate in quality assurance activities.