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n Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist - Santa Monica Hospitaln
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n General Informationn
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n Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USAn
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n Monday xe2x80x93 Friday, 6:00am xe2x80x93 2:30pm or 6:30am xe2x80x93 3:00pmn
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n 05/18/2026n
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n Salary Range: $64.39 - 82.9 Hourlyn
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If youxe2x80x99re passionate about applying your specialized clinical laboratory expertise to uncover the causes of diseases, UCLA Health offers an outstanding opportunity to advance your career. In our dynamic and supportive environment, youxe2x80x99ll collaborate with world-class clinicians and work with cutting-edge laboratory technology. Join one of the nationxe2x80x99s top health systems and take your career to the next level.
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As a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist for Quality and Compliance, you will serve as a technical consultant and subject matter expert (SME) in quality and compliance. Primary duties include:
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xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Lead quality monitoring and serve as SME on compliance and regulatory guidelines (e.g. CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission).
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Investigate, validate, and refine test procedures to maintain accuracy and regulatory alignment.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Review quality data, proficiency testing activities, validation plans.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Investigates/analyzes nonconforming events to identify systematic problems.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Trends data and applies tools for risk management/process improvement.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Provides oversight for departmental document control and record retention practices.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Oversee quality control (including IQCPs), quality assurance, and proficiency testing activities.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Develop training programs, identify staff training needs, and manage competency assessment of testing personnel.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Write, update, and maintain SOPs and training documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Manage lab equipment maintenance.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Assist with Safety compliance.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Assist with regulatory license renewal.
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Salary Range: $64.39/hour - $82.90/hour
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Note: Preference of schedule will be discussed during the interview. Schedule options include:
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 6:00am xe2x80x93 2:30pm
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 6:30am xe2x80x93 3:00pm
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xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Current, valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Minimum of 4 years of licensed CLS experience.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 3 years in quality/compliance role in a laboratory setting preferred.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Experience in procedure and report writing, validation, and troubleshooting.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Experience in nonconforming events follow-up and process improvement.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Experience with validation plans, proficiency testing activities, and quality metrics.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Familiar with OSHA safety standards and regulatory license renewal process.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
xc2xb7xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0 Must pass the Ishiharaxc2xa0Colorxc2xa0Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity includingxc2xa0colorxc2xa0differentiation.
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As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.
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