Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Common Spirit Health
- GRASS VALLEY, CA, USA
- Nov 05, 2026
Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.
Every day you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- Analyzes various samples in all departments of the Laboratory, following standard procedures
- Assesses the validity of results obtained according to age and sex, accurately records and reports results
- Documents problems in the Laboratory and solves and/or suggest corrective action(s)
- Performs routine calibration and adjustment of equipment, checks standardization curves
- Receives or obtains specimens for laboratory analysis
- Performs and assesses quality control with each test to verify accuracy and reproducibility of tests; if out of control, takes corrective action
Required:
- Clinical Lab Scientist CLS
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1958, Dignity Health - Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Grass Valley, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for three consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Qualifications
- Required:
- Clinical Lab Scientist CLS
Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Common Spirit Health is Tracey Huerta.
Qualifications
State
Immediate Fill
Job Reference
At CommonSpirit Health, we passionately care for the most vulnerable, relentlessly innovate how and where healing can happen and believe in uniting to benefit the common good. Our expansive network spans diverse communities, uniquely positioning us to meet their changing needs, improve population health and help chart the path to health equity.
Our mission, vision and values inform every aspect of our work each day and remind us that we serve our patients, their families, our communities – and each other. Our community health, research and home health programs help us address the primary barriers to healthier communities.
Our mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.
Our vision
A healthier future for all – inspired by faith, driven by innovation and powered by our humanity.
Our values
Compassion | Inclusion | Integrity | Excellence | Collaboration