Lead Clinical Lab Scientist - Full Time - Evenings
Company: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
If you are interested, please apply online and send your resume
to anjimenez@mlkch.org POSITION SUMMARY The Clinical laboratory
Scientist Lead is responsible for the operation of one or more
technical sections and/or shifts of the clinical laboratory. The
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead facilitates the implementation
of hospital and laboratory policies and procedures. He/she is
responsible for assisting in training new employees, supervising
both Clinical Laboratory Scientists and laboratory phlebotomist's
workload organization, and monitoring daily maintenance and quality
control. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for
assisting with the selection of methodology and instrumentation to
perform laboratory tests appropriate for the patient population
served. Responsible for the validation and implementation of new
instrumentation. Ensures the standardization of tests
methodologies, procedures, instrumentation, and reference ranges.
Verifies test procedures performed and established the laboratory's
test performance characteristics, including, but not limited to the
linearity, precision and accuracy of each test and test system.
Ensures participation in and successful completion of a quality
control and approved proficiency testing program commensurate with
the services offered. Troubleshoots any problems with the
proficiency testing program. Establishes parameters for acceptable
level of analytic performance. Ensures that quality is maintained
throughout entire testing process from order entry through results
reporting. Reviews the work of others to insure that tests are
performed in accordance with prescribed standards. Assists in
maintaining and optimizing work standards to assure a reasonable
turnaround time of test results. Troubleshoots equipment problems.
Maintains inventory control of supplies and reagents in his/her
section(s). Schedules, organizes and delineates duties of
personnel. Assists manager in performance evaluations of the
employees in his/her sections. Performs additional duties as
directed by the by the Laboratory Director or Manager which are
necessary for the efficient operation of the laboratory. LI-AJ1
POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education Bachelor Degree - Science B.
Qualifications/Experience 2 years of Clinical Laboratory Experience
require, 3 years Clinical Laboratory experience preferred. Clinical
lab Scientist - CA (CLS) or limited Clinical Lab Scientist - CA C.
Special Skills/Knowledge Strong interpersonal and organizational
skills. Proficient with computer.
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