Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Salary : $142,276.74 - $172,938.24 Annually
Location : Martinez, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: VHHF-2026B
Department: Health Services - Only
Opening Date: 05/24/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: ZA


The Position
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Bargaining Unit: Local 21 Supervisory

Why Join Contra Costa County?
The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity to fill one (1) Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist position at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) located in Martinez, CA. This position will primarily oversee Blood Bank, Urinalysis and Coagulation departments.

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


We are looking for someone great at reviewing and maintaining records. You will be investigating procedural and instrumental problems. If you are looking for a challenging role that will allow you to enhance your current knowledge and skills, as well as grow in your career, apply today!
We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly Organized - You will beresponsible for planning staff assignments and schedules
• Knowledgeable - You will need to have strong understanding of basic principles and laboratory applications in all laboratory sub-departments including but not limited to immunohematology, microbiology, hematology, and chemistry
• Professional - You will need to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients
• Communicative - You will need to communicate information effectively, both written and verbal, to staff and the public

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Assigning daily work schedules to CLSs and covering benches when vacancies are not filled
• Assisting in preparing quality assurance reports to be submitted to the laboratory assistant manager
• Assisting with pending orders investigation, troubleshooting, and resolving peer review report issues
• Designing and managing competency programs for new and existing employees and assessing the performance of lab staff, and completing evaluations if assigned
• Collaborating with Information Technology staff to maintain the Laboratory Information System
• Updating and maintaining the Laboratory Policies and Procedures

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Working in a laboratory and pathology setting, interacting with patients, clients, and a collaborative team
• There will be opportunities for professional growth
• Working in a state-of-the-art laboratory Setting

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may encounter a demanding workload with multiple tasks to complete
• You will be responsible for guiding and directing the lab staff
• You will support department managers who may have differing opinions

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• 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
• Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions
• 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
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Managing & Facilitating Change: Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change

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

Minimum Qualifications
License Required: Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a valid and unrestricted Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the California Department of Public Health.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience as a licensed senior scientist in a clinical laboratory performing varied clinical tests and analyses.
Other Requirements: A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.
APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR CERTIFICATE TO THE APPLICATION
Desirable Qualifications:

• B.A / B.S. or equivalent in Medical Technology, Laboratory Science, or related field
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted license for Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the State of California
• At least 6 years of experience as a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist with a high degree of proficiency and understanding in all laboratory disciplines
• Possess a knowledge of Federal, State, County, and Joint Commission standards and regulations
• Prior supervisory or managerial experience is an advantage
• Experience with "Epic" and "Wellsky" laboratory information systems is an advantage
• Tech-savvy and proficient with computing tools

Selection Process
1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
2. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
3. Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine 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.
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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.
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The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for this position and to assist in assessing each applicant's individual qualifications. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant experience and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

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Please select the option that best represents your experience.

• I have three (3) years or more of full-time experience as a licensed senior scientist in a clinical laboratory performing varied clinical tests and analyses
• I have less than three (3) years of full-time experience as a licensed senior scientist in a clinical laboratory performing varied clinical tests and analyses
• I do not have any experience as a licensed senior scientist in a clinical laboratory performing varied clinical tests and analyses

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How many years of experience do you have performing and reviewing quality assurance and quality control programs?

• I have less than one (1) year of experience
• I have at least one (1) year but less than five (5) years of experience
• I have at least five (5) year but less than seven (7) years of experience
• I have at least seven (7) years but less than ten (10) years of experience
• I have more than ten (10) years of experience

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How many years of experience do you have conducting competency assessments on staff working on the bench?

• I have less than one (1) year of experience
• I have at least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience
• I have at least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience
• I have at least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience
• I have more than four (4) years of experience

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How many years of experience do you have implementing and validating new equipment?

• I have less than one (1) year of experience
• I have at least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience
• I have at least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience
• I have at least three (3) years of experience but less than four (4) years of experience
• I have more than four (4) years of experience

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How many years of experience do you have maintaining regulatory and safety compliance?

• I have less than one (1) year of experience
• I have at least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience
• I have least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience
• I have at least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience
• I have more than four (4) years of experience

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How many years of hands-on bench experience do you have?

• I have at least one (1) year but less than three (3) years of experience
• I have at least three (3) year but less than five (5) years of experience
• I have at least five (5) years but less than seven (7) years of experience
• I have at least seven (7) years but less than nine (9) years of experience
• I have more than nine (9) years of experience

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How many laboratory performance improvement programs have you directly been involved with?

• I have been involved with 0-1 programs
• I have been involved with 2-3 programs
• I have been involved with 4-5 programs
• I have been involved with more than 6 programs

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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.

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