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Clinical Lab Scientist

$139k to $178k

Palo AltoPart-timePosted Oct 30, 2026

Against the Palo Alto typical range

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: To provide laboratory testing services. Duties include obtaining specimens, performing testing, preparing specimens for transportation, providing laboratory reports, participation in quality control and quality assurance programs, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Clinical Laboratory Scientists of all levels must demonstrate good judgment and technical skill. Job Description : These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist Upon Hire PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN: Preferred one (1) year continuous experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. For CLS without experience, prior experience in the clinical laboratory/healthcare and Palo Alto Medical Foundation (3 years) is preferred.

Equivalency will be determined by the Laboratory Director and the Personnel office staff. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Decision Making/Problem Solving: Demonstrate ability to work independently. Ability to accept, implement and evaluate change. Knowledge of phlebotomy, specimen handling, processing and experience with Lab Information Systems.

Expert knowledge and ability to perform in all technical areas of the lab as assigned. Basic knowledge of how to operate and troubleshoot all essential laboratory and office equipment. Planning/Organizational Skills: The ability to perform with minimum supervision, all routine procedures and the most advanced procedures in the laboratory.

Ability to accept, implement and evaluate change Job Shift: Days Schedule: Part Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 20 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range

is $66.80 to $85.69 / hour The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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