Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead - Chemistry

City of Hope•Irvine, CA

About The Position

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead – Chemistry Eligible for $5,000 sign-on bonus Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Lead oversees specimen preparation, testing, and reporting across waived, moderate, and high-complexity procedures. The role ensures full compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards, including FACT, AABB, ACHI, CAP, FDA, and Joint Commission requirements. This individual serves as a technical expert and resource to laboratory staff and leadership, supporting operational excellence and quality assurance initiatives. They provide guidance, training, and mentorship to staff and students, while demonstrating advanced proficiency in troubleshooting and regulatory compliance. The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist maintains a comprehensive understanding of laboratory operations and supports continuous improvement and future testing capabilities under the authorization of the Laboratory Director. CLICK HERE to learn more about the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center! Note: This position is for the day shift (6:00am – 2:30PM), although it may vary slightly based on business needs. This position reports to the Clinical Laboratory Manager and requires flexibility, as weekend coverage is needed on a rotating basis. This position requires flexibility to accommodate varying patient needs. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. On-call responsibilities and mandatory overtime may also be necessary. As a successful candidate, you will: Maintain knowledge of techniques for preparing and processing biological specimens for clinical analyses using universal precautions. Maintain knowledge and proficiency in manual, semi-automated and automated procedures. Perform a variety of complex laboratory tests and procedures according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules. Complete procedures within established turnaround times Perform quality control procedures including preventive maintenance, calibrations, review of controls, and records data on appropriate forms. Support and participate in the Quality Assurance efforts and Performance Improvement process Utilize standard laboratory equipment, and records and checks result for completeness and accuracy. Perform data entry of diagnostic information. Cross-train (if applicable) through other sections within division/department. Develops and maintains skills to provide coverage as assigned by the supervisor/manager

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree; Military applicants without a Bachelor’s degree with the approval of CDPH-LFS (California Department of Public Health – Laboratory Field Services)
Minimum 5 years as a certified or licensed clinical laboratory scientist

Nice To Haves

Chemistry experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of techniques for preparing and processing biological specimens for clinical analyses using universal precautions.
Maintain knowledge and proficiency in manual, semi-automated and automated procedures.
Perform a variety of complex laboratory tests and procedures according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
Complete procedures within established turnaround times
Perform quality control procedures including preventive maintenance, calibrations, review of controls, and records data on appropriate forms.
Support and participate in the Quality Assurance efforts and Performance Improvement process
Utilize standard laboratory equipment, and records and checks result for completeness and accuracy.
Perform data entry of diagnostic information.
Cross-train (if applicable) through other sections within division/department.
Develops and maintains skills to provide coverage as assigned by the supervisor/manager