Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Apply NowCompany: Contra Costa County, CA
Location: Martinez, CA 94553
Description:
Salary : $129,046.80 - $156,857.16 Annually
Location : Martinez, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: VHNA-2025A
Department: Health Services - Continuous
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TC
The Position
The Board of Supervisors authorized the following future salary increases:
5% on July 1, 2025
**RE-ANNOUNCEMENT**
Why Join Contra Costa Health?
The Contra Costa Health Department is offering an excellent career opportunity to fill one (1) Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist position located in the Clinical Laboratory at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez, CA. The position will serve as a lead scientist who will work Monday to Friday 3:30PM to Midnight, work one (1) weekend every 28 days, and work alternate holidays.
CCRMC is a full-service county hospital and offers a complete array of patient-centered health care services delivered in a beautiful facility. If a philosophy of service and patient care is what interests you, then joining as a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist at CCRMC is for you.
Are you great at research? Comfortable writing reports? Then working at CCRMC may be a good fit for you! You will also have the opportunity to provide in-service training for other staff. So, if you are looking for the next step in your career (with a close commute from home!) and want to make an impact on your community, apply today!
We are looking for someone who is:
Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
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
Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
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
Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
Innovation: Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
To read the complete job description, please visit the website:
The eligible list established may fill future vacancies from this recruitment and may remain in effect for six (6) months.
Minimum Qualifications
**PLEASE ATTACH PROOF OF YOUR LICENSE TO YOUR APPLICATION**
License Required: Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the California State Department of Public Health.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing varied clinical tests and analyses.
Selection Process
1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Training and Experience Evaluation: At the time of filing, within the supplemental questionnaire, candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire. Candidates who clearly meet the minimum qualifications, as described above, will have their training and experience responses evaluated, which will determine their score and rank on the eligible list. The training and experience questionnaire is designed to measure the candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position. (Weighted 100%).
3. Final Selection Interviews: The hiring manager interviews will be scheduled directly by the unit/division once the eligible list is established.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.
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 identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to
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The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide candidates the opportunity to elaborate on their education, training, and/or experience qualifications as it relates to this position and will determine their score and rank on the eligible list. Candidates will receive a rating of 70% for meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess additional education, training, and experience beyond the minimum qualifications and will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
I read and fully understand the above instructions.
02
Please select the option that best represents your related experience:
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Do you have a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the California State Department of Public Health?
04
Do you have any experience in any of the following specialty areas?
05
How many years of experience do you have as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing bacteriology?
06
How many years of experience do you have as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing chemistry?
07
How many years of experience do you have as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing hematology?
08
How many years of experience do you have as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing POCT?
09
How many years of experience do you have as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing transfusion services?
10
How many years of experience do you have as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing services that are different than the specialties listed above?
11
Please list the clinical laboratory services you performed that are different than the other specialties listed above.If you have not performed other specialties, please state "N/A".
12
I certify that I meet the announced minimum requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.
Required Question
Location : Martinez, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: VHNA-2025A
Department: Health Services - Continuous
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TC
The Position
The Board of Supervisors authorized the following future salary increases:
5% on July 1, 2025
**RE-ANNOUNCEMENT**
Why Join Contra Costa Health?
The Contra Costa Health Department is offering an excellent career opportunity to fill one (1) Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist position located in the Clinical Laboratory at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez, CA. The position will serve as a lead scientist who will work Monday to Friday 3:30PM to Midnight, work one (1) weekend every 28 days, and work alternate holidays.
CCRMC is a full-service county hospital and offers a complete array of patient-centered health care services delivered in a beautiful facility. If a philosophy of service and patient care is what interests you, then joining as a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist at CCRMC is for you.
Are you great at research? Comfortable writing reports? Then working at CCRMC may be a good fit for you! You will also have the opportunity to provide in-service training for other staff. So, if you are looking for the next step in your career (with a close commute from home!) and want to make an impact on your community, apply today!
We are looking for someone who is:
- Organized. You will maintain accurate records.
- Eager. Your willingness to learn new techniques and skills will be invaluable.
- Knowledgeable. You will be advanced in clinical terminology, methods, and procedures.
- Focused. There will be various work demands and each must be prioritized.
- You will conduct various tests.
- You will train in various specialty areas.
- You will order laboratory supplies and equipment.
- You will write and update quality control policies and procedures.
- You will review technical journals and quality control standards.
- You will work with a dedicated and motivated staff!
- You will perform research studies in a laboratory environment.
- You will have job stability and opportunities for career growth.
- The County offers fantastic and competitive health benefits, paid vacation/sick/personal leave, and a great retirement plan! Check them out here:
- You will be a member of a strong Union that supports its members! Here's Teamsters 856's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):
- Do you have student loans? Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is the most common way people apply to have their student loans forgiven. The County is a qualified employer!
- You will have a heavy workload of tasks to accomplish.
- You will be a lead scientist and will monitor staff work performance, as well as balance your own workload.
- You must quickly change the prioritization of work.
Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
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
Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
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
Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
Innovation: Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
To read the complete job description, please visit the website:
The eligible list established may fill future vacancies from this recruitment and may remain in effect for six (6) months.
Minimum Qualifications
**PLEASE ATTACH PROOF OF YOUR LICENSE TO YOUR APPLICATION**
License Required: Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the California State Department of Public Health.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing varied clinical tests and analyses.
Selection Process
1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Training and Experience Evaluation: At the time of filing, within the supplemental questionnaire, candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire. Candidates who clearly meet the minimum qualifications, as described above, will have their training and experience responses evaluated, which will determine their score and rank on the eligible list. The training and experience questionnaire is designed to measure the candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position. (Weighted 100%).
3. Final Selection Interviews: The hiring manager interviews will be scheduled directly by the unit/division once the eligible list is established.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.
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 identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to
01
The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide candidates the opportunity to elaborate on their education, training, and/or experience qualifications as it relates to this position and will determine their score and rank on the eligible list. Candidates will receive a rating of 70% for meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess additional education, training, and experience beyond the minimum qualifications and will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
I read and fully understand the above instructions.
- Yes
- No
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Please select the option that best represents your related experience:
- I have at least two (2) or more years of experience as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing varied clinical tests and analyses.
- I have less than two (2) years of experience as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing varied clinical tests and analyses.
- I do not have experience as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing varied clinical tests and analyses.
03
Do you have a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the California State Department of Public Health?
- Yes, I have a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the California State Department of Public Health which I attached to my application.
- No, I do not have a valid license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the California State Department of Public Health.
04
Do you have any experience in any of the following specialty areas?
- Bacteriology
- Chemistry
- Hematology
- POCT
- Transfusion Services
05
How many years of experience do you have as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing bacteriology?
- None or less than two (2) years of experience
- At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience
- At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience
- At least four (4) years but less than five (5) years of experience
- Five (5) or more years of experience
06
How many years of experience do you have as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing chemistry?
- None or less than two (2) years of experience
- At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience
- At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience
- At least four (4) years but less than five (5) years of experience
- Five (5) or more years of experience
07
How many years of experience do you have as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing hematology?
- None or less than two (2) years of experience
- At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience
- At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience
- At least four (4) years but less than five (5) years of experience
- Five (5) or more years of experience
08
How many years of experience do you have as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing POCT?
- None or less than two (2) years of experience
- At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience
- At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience
- At least four (4) years but less than five (5) years of experience
- Five (5) or more years of experience
09
How many years of experience do you have as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing transfusion services?
- None or less than two (2) years of experience
- At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience
- At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience
- At least four (4) years but less than five (5) years of experience
- Five (5) or more years of experience
10
How many years of experience do you have as a licensed scientist in a clinical laboratory performing services that are different than the specialties listed above?
- None or less than two (2) years of experience
- At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience
- At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience
- At least four (4) years but less than five (5) years of experience
- At least five (5) or more years of experience
11
Please list the clinical laboratory services you performed that are different than the other specialties listed above.If you have not performed other specialties, please state "N/A".
12
I certify that I meet the announced minimum requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.
- Yes
- No
Required Question