Clinical Lab Scientist - Microbiology

Role: Clinical Lab Scientist responsible for daily laboratory operations, testing, and quality assurance in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include performing routine and complex procedures, troubleshooting instrumentation, preparing reagents, ensuring sample acceptability, and maintaining documentation for regulatory compliance. The role also involves staff support, training, and reporting laboratory metrics to management. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a Biological or Chemical Science, CA CLS license (Generalist), and at least 2 years of CLS experience. Preferred: 5+ years of CLS experience and familiarity with Labcorp operations. High-value: Clinical laboratory environment, routine and complex testing, laboratory info systems proficiency, and adherence to SOPs. Work setup: On-site in San Diego, CA, with a schedule Sunday-Thursday, 7:30 am-4:00 pm. The role emphasizes quality control, safety, and operational efficiency in a high-throughput diagnostic setting, supporting patient care through accurate testing and reporting.