Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist, CF - Bakersfield Regional Office

If you’re a skilled lab professional who enjoys leading with confidence and keeping a team running smoothly, this role will feel like a great fit. What you’ll do: Support and guide lab staff while handling advanced specimen collection and prep Keep equipment, logs, and daily operations organized and running reliably Update procedures, maintain quality standards, and help solve testing issues Coordinate with other departments and contribute to a collaborative care environment Lead point‑of‑care testing efforts and support ongoing quality improvement Who you are: Steady, detail‑driven, and confident in your technical skills Someone who communicates well and enjoys helping others grow Comfortable working in a unique, mission‑focused health care setting In return for your efforts, CCHCS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous paid time off and holiday schedule A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options Opportunities for professional development and growth Robust retirement plans, including 401(k), 457(b), and State of California Pension – visit CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas And much more EOE. Department Information California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)/ California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission. Vision We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Mission To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities. Department Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr California Correctional Health Care Services