Clinical Lab Scientist II – CHOC

Employer: Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
Location: Orange, California, USA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Shift: Day Shift – 8 Hours
Job Requisition ID: R-33434

About CHOC

Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) is dedicated to providing exceptional and innovative healthcare for children. The organization delivers pediatric care through its hospitals, clinics, and practices while supporting professional development and career growth for its employees.

CHOC also emphasizes environmental sustainability as part of its commitment to protecting children’s health, patient safety, and the broader community.

Job Summary

CHOC is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist II to support the development and implementation of new diagnostic assays. The successful candidate will work independently under the guidance of the laboratory director and contribute to assay and equipment validation, standard operating procedures, staff training, competency documentation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of new diagnostic assays.
• Perform assay and laboratory equipment validation.
• Work independently under the guidance of the laboratory director.
• Develop and author standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare training and competency documentation.
• Support laboratory quality and regulatory compliance.
• Apply analytical and critical-thinking skills to laboratory activities.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory and healthcare teams.

Salary

Pay Range: $50.40–$83.16 per hour
Midpoint: $66.78 per hour

The final rate of pay may vary depending on factors such as knowledge, skills, competencies, professional experience, education, and position requirements.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience required.
• 2–5 years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science required.

Licensure

• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required.
• A Limited Licensed CLS may be accepted in place of a General CLS license.

Preferred Certification

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification preferred.

Required Skills

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.
• Strong critical-thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective English-language communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and software relevant to the laboratory.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful situations.

Physical & Work Environment

The position involves a range of physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, repetitive keyboard use, fine-motor activities, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and twisting.

The role may require lifting boxes weighing up to 10 lbs overhead, carrying up to 15 lbs, and pushing or pulling carts weighing up to 20 lbs.

The laboratory environment may involve exposure to:

• Airborne communicable diseases
• Bloodborne pathogens
• Chemicals
• Dust and particulate matter
• Extreme noise levels
• Extreme temperatures
• Radiation
• Uneven surfaces or elevations

Sensory requirements include color discrimination, depth perception, far and near vision, hearing, and the ability to distinguish taste or smell where applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CHOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics under applicable state and federal laws.

The organization encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, including candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with every qualification listed.

CHOC also provides support and reasonable accommodations during the Talent Acquisition process for applicants who require assistance.