Senior Clinical Laboratory Lead for Diagnostics

Adventist Health; Talmage (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist to supervise laboratory personnel and manage all testing. The role develops and enforces policies, standards and QC practices and ensures safety and accreditation readiness.

The position requires a California CLS license, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and substantial lab experience. Leadership experience is preferred along with ASPC/NCA certification, with incentives and relocation options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science or allied fields is required.
• Five years' clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Two years' leadership experience preferred.
• Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license in CA required.
• ASCP or NCA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all laboratory testing and coordinates POCT.
• Ensures quality control and regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, JC, OSHA).
• Manages staffing and training for lab personnel.
• Ensures QA programs and maintenance of QA records.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Training

Laboratory oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or related field

Five years' clinical laboratory experience

Two years' leadership experience

Job description

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist to supervise laboratory personnel and manage all testing. The role develops and enforces policies, standards and QC practices and ensures safety and accreditation readiness.

The position requires a California CLS license, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and substantial lab experience. Leadership experience is preferred along with ASPC/NCA certification, with incentives and relocation options available.