Senior Clinical Lab Scientist — Quality & Leadership

Kaiser Permanente; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Richmond, CA seeks a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform comprehensive laboratory testing and analysis under the Laboratory Director. The role emphasizes quality assurance, specimen verification and timely reporting to support patient care.

Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, staff training, data reporting, and adherence to state and federal laboratory regulations within a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Verify correct specimen and test priorities for patients and tests being performed.
• Analyze clinical specimens using approved methods and perform quality control.
• Use reference ranges to validate results and ensure accuracy before reporting.
• Maintain and calibrate instruments; document maintenance and repairs.
• Release results per SOP and train lab staff on procedures.
• Provide supervision to Lab Assistants and Clerical staff per lab regulations.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Quality control

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Richmond, CA seeks a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform comprehensive laboratory testing and analysis under the Laboratory Director. The role emphasizes quality assurance, specimen verification and timely reporting to support patient care.

Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, staff training, data reporting, and adherence to state and federal laboratory regulations within a Labor Management Partnership environment.