Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Clinical Research, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician
The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases: 5% on July 1, 2025
Bargaining Unit:
Local 856 - Health Services Unit
The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is accepting applications on an ongoing basis to fill experienced level Clinical Laboratory Scientist positions which may be assigned to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez or health centers located in Richmond or Pittsburg.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist IIClinical Laboratory Scientist II is a journey level classification. Employees perform a variety of professional clinical laboratory procedures and are responsible for the technical accuracy of bacteriological, hematological, biochemical, serological, coagulation and transfusion tests. They also evaluate the validity of test data, maintain quality controls, and assist in the training and development of less experienced scientists and technicians.
- Performs clinical laboratory procedures in clinical chemistry, micro-biology, hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis and phlebotomy
- Operates and maintains manual equipment and automated, computer controlled equipment
- Maintains quality control statistical data
- Draws blood for laboratory testing and processes specimens
- Performs laboratory tests in each area of the laboratory on a rotation basis
- Reports patients test results verbally and in writing to members of the medical and nursing staffs
- Stains and interprets blood smears of other biological specimens
- Types and cross matches blood for transfusion
- Prepares laboratory reagents
- Monitors supply inventories
- Maintains laboratory logs and records
License
Required:
Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the California State Department of Health Services is required.
Experience: One (1) year of full time (or the equivalent) experience as a licensed Scientist in a clinical laboratory performing varied clinical tests and analyses.
Other Requirements: A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.
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All applicants must apply on-line and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement. Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer.
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.
Equal Employment OpportunityIt is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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