Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist at Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance in Torrance, CA. This position is full-time and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.

Providence Little Company of Mary in Torrance is celebrated in 2025 as one of America's Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek and recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 11 types of care. We are also proud to be included in the Maternity Care Honor Roll by the California Surgeon General for 2024.

The Transfusion Medicine Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist monitors the day-to-day operations of the Transfusion Service Section of the Transfusion Medicine Division; ensures that all procedures are performed as defined in the section policy and procedure manuals as approved by the Transfusion Medicine Medical Director; oversees all Transfusion Service Clinical Laboratory Scientists, students and ancillary personnel within the department; performs all duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. The Lead CLS acts as the supervisor of the department in the absence of the Transfusion Medicine Supervisor.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Little Company Of Mary Torrance Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree related health science field.
• Upon hire: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License California, or
• Upon hire: California Clinical Chemist Scientist License, or
• Upon hire: California Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License, or
• Upon hire: California Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License, or
• Upon hire: California Clinical Toxicologist Scientist License, or
• Upon hire: California Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License, or
• Upon hire: California Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist License, or
• Upon hire: California Clinical Hematology Scientist License, or
• Upon hire: California Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist License, or
• Upon hire: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Biochemistry Special License
• 1 year experience in a hospital laboratory in area of responsibility.
• 4 years must meet CLIA requirements for testing personnel, moderate to high complexity tests: experience in respective specialty.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upon hire: MT (ASCP) SBB or equivalent certification
• Experience with Sunquest Information System.

Why Join Providence?

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About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Organization

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.