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Trinityhealth

$30 - $45/hr

About the Role As a Medical Lab Scientist, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care by ... Trinity Health Benefits Summary Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the ...

Trinityhealth

$30 - $45/hr

Rotating weekends & holidays About the Role As a Medical Lab Scientist, you will play a vital role ... Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives ...

Trinity Health

$30 - $45/hr

About the Role As a Medical Lab Scientist, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care by ... Trinity Health Benefits Summary Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the ...

Trinity Health

$30 - $45/hr

Rotating weekends & holidays About the Role As a Medical Lab Scientist, you will play a vital role ... Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives ...

Trinity Health

Clinical Lab Supervisor - Core Lab

Fresno, CA · On-site

$55.28 - $82.94/hr

... in the core laboratory department. The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical ... lab leadership is required. 7. Excellent communication and leadership skills to ensure patient and ...

Trinity Health

Clinical Lab Supervisor - Core Lab

Fresno, CA · On-site

$55.28 - $82.94/hr

... in the core laboratory department. The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical ... lab leadership is required. 7. Excellent communication and leadership skills to ensure patient and ...

Trinityhealth

Clinical Lab Supervisor - Core Lab

Fresno, CA · On-site

$55.28 - $82.94/hr

... in the core laboratory department. The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical ... lab leadership is required. 7. Excellent communication and leadership skills to ensure patient and ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for core lab in California is $24.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $27.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Core Lab job involves working in a central laboratory that performs a wide range of diagnostic tests for healthcare providers. Professionals in this role handle specimen processing, conduct tests using specialized equipment, and ensure accurate and timely results. They may work in hospitals, research institutions, or reference laboratories. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and knowledge of laboratory protocols are essential for success in this role.

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To thrive in a Core Lab role, you need a strong background in laboratory sciences, analytical methodologies, and quality control, typically supported by a degree in medical laboratory science or a related field. Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS), automated analyzer platforms, and certifications such as ASCP or equivalent are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork skills are also essential for success in this environment. These capabilities ensure accurate test results, regulatory compliance, and seamless collaboration within the healthcare team.

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Professionals in a Core Lab are responsible for processing and analyzing clinical specimens, maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of results. You will work closely with other laboratory staff and healthcare professionals to support patient diagnosis and treatment. Routine tasks may include performing high-throughput testing, adhering to strict quality control procedures, and troubleshooting instrument errors. This role is fast-paced and requires excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
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Senior Analyst, Clinical Patient Screening Core Labs

Senior Analyst, Clinical Patient Screening Core Labs

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Irvine, CA • On-site

$92K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Edwards Lifesciences rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

62nd of 511 rated manufacturers

Job description

Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient's unmet clinical needs. It's our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey
How you'll make an impact:
  • Provide recommendations and insights on the development and implementation of core lab screening/FU strategy and provide guidance from functional standpoint on strategy execution.
  • Develop methodologies based on core lab infrastructures and trial needs. Create tools and materials needed for success of echo quality from screening through follow up for sites from core lab.
  • Drives process' for trial needs overall (i.e. CRF redlining, data snap, sci comm reviews, data collection and monitoring). Develop and implement clinical and pre-clinical core lab data pulls process.
  • Leads monitoring activities for core lab (i.e. monitoring initiation letter, meetings with core lab during monitoring visit, closing letter, monitoring report). Conducts all communication to core lab, including KOLs, for monitoring activities.
  • Provide knowledge transfer to team members on how to prioritize core lab management tasks per business needs and to maintain relationships core lab KOLS. Leads the coordination of updates between sites, core lab, and imaging specialists on echo educational needs for improving quality.
  • Analyze data to create metric reports to communicate trial echo quality and any roadblocks to upper management. Provides resolutions for approval (e.g. new metrics and tools) for tracking follow ups throughout trial lifecycle. Provide final review Sci Comm literature/data of moderate complexity.

What you'll need (Required):
  • Bachelors degree in biological sciences or Lifesciences field with 5 years of Patient screening experience in the setting of a clinical trial or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Required
  • Travel up to 25% nationwide

What else we look for (Preferred):
  • Full knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to clinical studies
  • Full understanding of medical terminology as it relates to clinical studies
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and related system(s)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Full knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to clinical studies
  • Full understanding of medical terminology as it relates to clinical studies
  • Good leadership skills
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
  • Strict attention to details
  • Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
  • Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects
  • Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations

  • Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $92,000 to $130,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.

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Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide. For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Irvine, CA, US

Year founded

1958

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