Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist

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Job description

The Position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit

Why Join Contra Costa County Health Services?

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity to fill one (1) Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist position located in the Clinical Laboratory at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez, CA.

CCRMC is a full-service county hospital and offers a complete array of patient-centered health care services delivered in a beautiful facility. If a philosophy of service and patient care is what interests you, then joining as a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist at CCRMC is for you.

Are you great at research? Comfortable writing reports? Then this position may be a good fit for you! You will also have the opportunity to provide in-service training for other staff. So, if you are looking for the next step in your career and want to make an impact on your community, apply today.

We are looking for someone who is:

* Organized. You will need to maintain accurate records.
* Eager. Your willingness to learn new techniques and skills will be invaluable.
* Knowledgeable. You will need to know clinical terminology, methods, and procedures.
* Focused. There will be various work demands and it is important that each is prioritized.

What you will typically be responsible for:

* Conducting various tests
* Training in various specialty areas
* Ordering Laboratory supplies and equipment
* Writing and updating quality control policies and procedures
* Reviewing technical journals and quality control standards

A few reasons why you might love this job:

* You will be working with a dedicated and motivated staff!
* You will be performing research studies
* You will be working in a lab environment

A few challenges you might face in this job:

* You will have a heavy workload of tasks to accomplish
* You will be monitoring your staff's work performance

Competencies Required:

Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data

Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner

Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks

Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems

General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination

Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations

Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job

Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards

Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment

Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results

Innovation: Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things

Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information

Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations

Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal

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The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months. Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the California State Department of Public Health.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing varied clinical tests and analyses.

Selection Process

* Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants must apply online at and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
* Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements

Please note that as of August 24, 2021, Contra Costa County enacted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees. Proof of full vaccination will be required of all employees, including new hires. The policy requirements can be found here:

CONVICTION HISTORY

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. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

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. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It 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 identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.