Clinical Lab Scientist

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Summary:

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus offered for qualified new hires. Per policy, current employees are not eligible.

Under general supervision and medical direction, performs clinical laboratory test procedures in a manner that provides accurate, timely, and meaningful results. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.

Essential functions include but not limited to:

• Understands the scope of the clinical lab as it pertains to the performance of the position
• Orients and trains new employees
• Demonstrates the ability to follow QC policies and procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to report accurate test results
• Demonstrates the ability to problem solve

Job Requirements

Minimum:

• Current California license as a Medical Technologist or specialist Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• BS/BA in chemical, physical, biological laboratory science
• Continuing education requirements must be maintained

Preferred:

• One year of experience as a technologist in a clinical laboratory is preferred