Clinical Laboratory Inspector

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is currently hiring for an Examiner II, Laboratory Field Services within the Center for Laboratory Sciences.

About the Center for Laboratory Sciences at CDPH:

The Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) is based on the Richmond Campus which employs more than 1,200 people. The Richmond Campus is a flat, 29-acre property located in Richmond's Marina Bay. The CLS serves to protect and promote the health of all Californians through innovative and collaborative infectious disease and environmental testing, including provision of investigation and surveillance activities which form the basis of disease response and prevention. The CLS works to bring together emerging scientific capabilities in testing, analytics, and communications reflecting a new level of coordination, support, and leadership for the public health laboratory system at the state, local and national level. In addition, the Center relies on a continuous improvement infrastructure as a core value in developing solutions that emphasize a culture of quality and performance through performance management success.

About the Role:

The Examiner II provides complex and technical guidance to staff. Conducts on-site complaint inspections of facilities to assure compliance with Departmental regulations, state and federal laws, including the American Association of Blood Bank (AABB)Standards, and policies and procedures.

Evaluates, approves, denies complex initial and renewal biologics and tissue banks license applications. Researches and resolves complex issues relating to blood banks, blood collection sites, hospital transfusion services, plasma collection centers, assisted reproductive technologies facilities, sperm banks, and donor milk centers. Travel is required both in and out of state up to 30% of the time.

Desirable Qualifications:

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Balance multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, execute sound judgement and exercise a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in a team environment.

The deadline to apply is: 12/16/2025

Link to Apply:

Link to Minimum Qualifications:

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At CDPH equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6, $9,748.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, CA 94804