(CLS) Sr. Clinical Lab Scientist Specialist - 139542

The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Specialist independently performs a wide range of duties within their area of specialty. Responsibilities include developing and modifying test procedures, conducting technical review and monitoring of existing procedures, and coordinating quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing activities.

The role may include identifying staff training needs, evaluating competency of testing personnel, and serving as a technical consultant and resource for laboratory staff, the medical enterprise, and the community. Work assignments are made by the Manager, Supervisor, and/or Faculty on a daily or project basis. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from college with a major in an appropriate scientific field, possession of a clinical laboratory Scientist's license or a similar license of equal or higher level issued by the State Department of Health, four years of experience as a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist within the designated subspecialty; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or appropriate subspecialty license issued by the California Department of Public Health.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences.

• 5+ years of Clinical Lab Scientist experience.

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Occasional weekends may be required.

• Overtime may be required.