Lead Clinical Lab Scientist
The posted compensation range of $60.53 - $71.95 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist – St. Bernardine Medical Center
At St. Bernardine Medical Center, we are committed to excellence in patient care and laboratory science. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist to oversee daily operations in designated sections of our Clinical Laboratory while performing high-quality testing that supports accurate diagnosis and treatment.
In this leadership role, you will coordinate administrative, technical, and quality processes to ensure your section operates efficiently and in compliance with regulatory standards. You will also serve as a role model for exceptional customer service, supporting our mission and core values while mentoring and guiding staff toward excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily operations of assigned laboratory section(s), ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to policies and procedures.
- Perform and evaluate qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests, reviewing results for accuracy, reasonableness, and clinical significance.
- Communicate critical values promptly, documenting actions and escalating questionable results to the Medical Director.
- Review quality control data, address variances, and proactively manage instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Recommend and implement new procedures or instrumentation, overseeing correlation studies, linearity, and reference value validations.
- Provide leadership, training, and support to laboratory staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
As a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist at St. Bernardine Medical Center, you will combine hands-on testing with leadership responsibilities, making a direct impact on both patient outcomes and team success. You will be part of a mission-driven organization that values precision, collaboration, and professional growth.
Qualifications
Required Experience and Licensure:
Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a chemical or biological science
Minimum of 2 years of experience in POCT and MIcrobiology.
CA CLS license or CA limited license in specific section
Detailed knowledge, skills, and training in specific section’s theory and methods.
Skilled multi-tasker, clear communicator, and active listener who knows the right questions to ask in order to understand the teams’ needs.
Preferred Experience:
- Lead experience in the specific section
Overview
Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including the Inland Empire Heart and Vascular Institute, an award-winning orthopedics program, surgical weight loss, and is an official Neurovascular Stroke Center, as designated by ICEMA. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stbernardinemedical for more information.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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