Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

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

Providence Little Company of Mary in Torrance is celebrated in 2025 as one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek and recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 11 types of care. We are also proud to be included in the Maternity Care Honor Roll by the California Surgeon General for 2024.                                                        

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.

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