Clinical Lab Scientist-LIS

Job Summary: The Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Laboratory Information Systems (CLS-LIS) supports the LIS team in both daily laboratory operations and project-based initiatives. This role contributes to the analysis, design, configuration, validation, and optimization of laboratory information systems, ensuring alignment with best practices and seamless integration with upstream and downstream systems. The CLS-LIS helps maintain system functionality, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve user experience through training, documentation, and workflow enhancements. Additionally, the CLS-LIS collaborates with laboratory leadership on technical, compliance, and system upgrade projects, supports instrument interfacing, and provides responsive end-user support across all laboratory sites. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in the life sciences or an equivalent field of study required. Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or healthcare informatics preferred. Two years of experience working as a clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) in a complex medical laboratory preferred. Experience with Cerner PathNet, laboratory-related solutions, Discern Rules, CCL, front-end configuration tools, and HL7/instrument interfacing preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of medical lab standard operating procedures, types of software used, and equipment. Ability to perform complex clinical lab tests and interpret and analyze data, to determine the clinical significance of test results. Able to articulate logical and well-founded arguments that support conclusions and exhibit excellent dexterity and analytical skills. Able to understand and interpret HL7 (Health Level Seven International) message structure; familiarity with Cerner Command Language and the use of Cerner data extraction tools; familiarity with networking fundamentals; familiarity with health information management fundamentals. Able to: read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position.

Licensures and Certifications: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist MTA license is required. For Histocompatibility, a California Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist MTR license is acceptable. For Clinical Cytogenetics, a California Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist (CCGS) MTO license is preferred.