Senior Clinical Lab Scientist QA, Training & Leadership

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures across the laboratory workflow. The role supports health maintenance, diagnoses and treatment by providing accurate test results and data for patient care.

Under supervision, you will verify specimen identity, perform quality control, aid in QA activities, train staff, and ensure compliance with laboratory standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Bachelor's Degree; applicable military experience may be substituted.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions.
• Willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
• Experience in Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Bacteriology preferred.
• Computer application experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies specimen identity and ensures correct test is performed.
• Analyzes clinical laboratory specimens and performs quality control per lab procedures.
• Utilizes reference ranges to determine reasonableness of results and validates results before reporting.
• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments; documents maintenance.
• Releases results per SOP and trains laboratory assistants and other staff.
• Provides supervision of Lab Assistants and clerical personnel as required; upholds regulatory compliance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures across the laboratory workflow. The role supports health maintenance, diagnoses and treatment by providing accurate test results and data for patient care.

Under supervision, you will verify specimen identity, perform quality control, aid in QA activities, train staff, and ensure compliance with laboratory standards.