Senior Clinical Scientist, Toxicology & Mass Spec

Viltis; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Viltis in Santa Rosa, California seeks a licensed California Clinical Laboratory Scientist to support a toxicology laboratory. The Clinical Scientist II will perform, review, and certify clinical laboratory testing while ensuring compliance with California regulations, CLIA standards, and internal procedures.

The ideal candidate has experience reviewing mass spectrometry data in a toxicology lab and a strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, scientific accuracy, and quality.

Qualifications

• Requires California CLS license and related regulatory knowledge.
• Experience with reviewing mass spectrometry data is preferred but not required.
• Strong emphasis on laboratory safety, accuracy, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing in line with SOPs and CLIA requirements.
• Review, certify, and release test results.
• Evaluate accuracy and defensibility of results.
• Review calibration and QC to confirm specifications.
• Investigate inconsistent results and escalate as needed.
• Operate and calibrate analytical equipment per CLIA.
• Maintain documentation for calibration, QC, equipment maintenance, and specimen handling.
• Provide supervision and training for unlicensed staff per California rules.

Skills

Pipetting

Computer proficiency

LIMS knowledge

Quality-control understanding

Safety and compliance

Communication skills

Training & coaching

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Viltis in Santa Rosa, California seeks a licensed California Clinical Laboratory Scientist to support a toxicology laboratory. The Clinical Scientist II will perform, review, and certify clinical laboratory testing while ensuring compliance with California regulations, CLIA standards, and internal procedures.

The ideal candidate has experience reviewing mass spectrometry data in a toxicology lab and a strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, scientific accuracy, and quality.