Clinical Laboratory Scientist

About This Role

This Clinical Laboratory Scientist role involves performing, validating, and reporting high-complexity clinical laboratory testing. The position requires a California CLS license and experience operating FDA-approved chemistry analyzers. The scientist will manage high sample volumes, verify results, troubleshoot issues, and ensure laboratory quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform, validate, and report high-complexity clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established SOPs and applicable CLIA, CAP, and state requirements
• Ensure accurate specimen processing, accessioning, testing, result verification, and documentation within the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Operate laboratory instruments and perform quality control, calibration, routine maintenance, and corrective actions
• Troubleshoot analytical, instrument, and workflow issues to maintain reliable results and timely reporting
• Independently manage high sample volumes while meeting accuracy, quality, and turnaround-time expectations
• Provide technical guidance to MLTs and Laboratory Assistants to support adherence to laboratory procedures
• Support assay validation, method comparison, and instrument performance verification
• Maintain quality control, proficiency testing, competency, and regulatory records
• Participate in CAP/CLIA inspections, audits, and laboratory compliance activities
• Support laboratory automation, workflow optimization, and continuous process improvement
• Follow laboratory safety, biohazard, and infection-control procedures

Requirements

• Current, valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license
• Bachelor ’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field
• Hands-on clinical laboratory experience, including operation of FDA-approved chemistry analyzers
• Strong knowledge of quality control, calibration, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective actions
• Working knowledge of CLIA/CAP requirements, laboratory SOPs, and quality management practices
• Ability to independently manage high sample volumes while maintaining accurate results and timely reporting
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Effective communication and collaboration with laboratory teams
• Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Nice to have:

• Two or more years of experience in a high-complexity, CLIA-certified clinical laboratory
• Experience with clinical chemistry or immunoassay instrumentation
• Familiarity with molecular diagnostics or LC-MS/MS