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Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

Providence
San Pedro, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jul 2026

About the role

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

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro, awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Gold Plus Achievement Award, is recognized for its exceptional stroke care. Additionally, our Rehab Center is nationally ranked by UDSMR and accredited by CARF for outstanding rehabilitation programs.

 

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? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.


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.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position.  The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-cal

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