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Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II (Medical Technologist) (Open)
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II (Medical Technologist) (Open)
Full-Time
San Mateo Medical Center
Bargaining Unit
NOTE: This recruitment was amended on April 8, 2026 to remove a hold on accepting new applications. New applications are now being accepted.
Exciting news! Candidates can receive a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000. First-time external new hires or current staff promoted internally or from other County departments into a regular Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II position in San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time). The sign-on bonus will be in 3 phases and will be prorated for part-time positions.
San Mateo Medical Center is currently seeking two Regular/Full-Time, Clinical Laboratory Scientists I/II for the night shift.
San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. SMMC operates outpatient clinics throughout San Mateo County and an acute-care hospital in San Mateo, with a mission to "partner with patients to provide excellent care with compassion and respect." As part of an integrated San Mateo County Health, SMMC serves the healthcare needs of all residents of San Mateo County, with an emphasis on education and prevention.
SMMC Laboratory is looking for experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientists to join our team! Positions are available for Clinical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists in various shifts. Generalists are encouraged to apply as clinical areas include hematology, chemistry, coagulation, and blood banking.
Under general supervision, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II (Medical Technologist/Generalist) will perform high and moderate complexity testing and oversee testing of medical laboratory technicians and specimen management by phlebotomists during their shift in order to provide data used in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of diseases.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I is the journey level class in the medical technologist series with incumbents performing routine and specialized laboratory tests. This class is flexibly staffed with Clinical Laboratory Scientist II and incumbents are expected to advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating the required proficiency.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II is the advanced journey level class in the medical technologist series with incumbents independently performing a variety of complex and specialized laboratory tests.
Possession of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MTA) license issued by the State of California is required, and 2 - 5 years of experience in medical laboratory work as a licensed technologist is strongly preferred.
A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science, or another related field.
Experience with hematology, chemistry and/or blood banking.
The hourly wage for Relief Clinical Laboratory Scientist classifications is currently 4% above the rate for Regular employees in the same classification.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of blood and urine using standard procedures.
Perform blood banking procedures including typing, grouping, and cross matching of blood for transfusion.
Prepare culture media, stains, reagents and stock solutions.
Operate and care for laboratory equipment and assumes responsibility for preventive maintenance.
Perform all quality control tests required by procedures and prepare quality control reports.
Maintain records of laboratory results, quality control data, and laboratory procedures.
Assist in laboratory quality assurance procedures, data gathering and problem-solving.
Assist in training and guiding laboratory assistants and paraprofessional employees, as well as teaching other technologists' new procedures.
If designated as the CLS-Blood Bank Specialist:
Perform and document proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
Communicate, liaison, instruct, and dialog appropriately with health care providers, patients, and vendors on issues such as test interpretation, recommendations for alternate testing, instrumentation and problems with specimens/methodology
Investigate and develop new/modified blood bank procedures and technical review and monitoring of existing procedures.
Provide technical expertise in the Blood Bank to establish compliance with any of the regulatory/accreditation agencies' requirements related to testing, training and education, competency evaluation, proficiency testing, validation, standard operating procedures, and performance improvement.
Manage Blood Bank inventory.
Review Crossmatches and off shift Antibody IDs.
Review Transfusion reactions with Lab Director.
Possession of a Clinical Laboratory Technologist license issued by the State of California; and/or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (MTD) license issued by the State of California.

Bachelor's Degree (baccalaureate) in biology, clinical laboratory science, or equivalent major that includes 25 semester or equivalent quarter units of biology courses, which must include genetics and immunology.
Experience: Minimum of two years of experience performing medical laboratory work as a licensed technologist, including at least one year of experience in immunohematology.
Current technology, principles and application of medical examinations such as those commonly used in biochemistry, microbiology, blood banking, hematology and or serology.
Operation and care of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Make independent judgments in evaluating the validity of completed laboratory tests.
Maintain and analyze quality control programs.
Perform serological, parasitological, bacteriological, immunological, hematology, and biochemical tests. Understand regulatory requirement specific for one's area of expertise
Application/Examination
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
Apply immediately. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
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Debbie Kong (07202022) (Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II - F074/F023)
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Answer the questions completely, paying attention to the multi-parts of the questions. Your strategic use of language as well as neatness, clarity of expression, attention to detail, proper use of grammar and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. Possession of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California; and/or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (MTD) license issued by the State of California is required. Do you possess a valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (MTD) license issued by the State of California? (A "No" response will disqualify your application.)
When and why do Clinical Laboratory Scientists calibrate in the laboratory? Give a specific example of a situation when you had an emergency in the laboratory, involving an equipment malfunction. Clinical Laboratory Scientists are required to work various shifts and hours. Full-time
Part-time
Day Shift
Evening Shift
Night Shift
Weekends
Must be provided at the time of application.)
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