Clinical Laboratory Scientist

2 weeks ago


Palo Alto, United States Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company Full time

Yoh is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist for our client in the South Bay. In the CLS role, you will serve as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities; develop policies and procedures; review technical work of others, solve complex technical problems; develop teaching protocols/curriculums in addition to the essential function of the CLS. Educates internally and externally as requested.



Industry: Clinical Lab


Location: Palo Alto, CA


Compensation: $149k - $167k (based upon experience)


Type: Direct Hire




Job Functions


• Adheres to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and Service Standards of the Hospitals.


• Conducts statistical analysis of tests using clinical laboratory techniques in chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or related laboratory specialties.


• Evaluates and interprets test relative to established guidelines and reference material. Reach conclusions, assign results, and conduct further testing or other actions as needed.


• Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.


• Performs maintenance and function checks on electronic, analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.


• Provides consultation regarding the appropriateness of the testing ordered and interpretation of test results. Assists clients in ensuring the appropriate test are ordered.


• Serves as a technical resource to others. Accesses training needs and participates in-service training of laboratory personnel.


• May act as designee in the absence of supervisor or manager. Rotate as weekend lead, take on special projects and performs more complex, intense preventative maintenance.





Education, Licensure and/or Experience


• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university


• Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.





Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing


• Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions


• Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines


• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization


• Knowledge of chemistry, biology, microbiology and related laboratory sciences


• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area


• Knowledge of laboratory controls, methods, procedures and regulations


• Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes





Licenses and Certifications


• CLS or


• CLS Limited - Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS-CHEM - Clinical Chemist Scientist License CLS-CYTO - Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License CLS-GMB - Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License CLS-HEMA - Clinical Hematologist Scientist License CLS-HISTO - Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist License CLS-IMM - Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License CLS-MICRO - Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License CLS-TOX - Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License


• For Microbiology, Virology, Cytology or Genomics Labs only: • PHM – California Certified Public Health Microbiologist; or • CGMBS – Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist


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