Local Contract Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

PRIDE Health is seeking a local contract Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) for a local contract job in San Juan Capistrano, California. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Start Date: 05/12/2025

Duration: 26 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, evenings

Employment Type: Local Contract

Key Responsibilities:

Perform moderate to high complexity clinical tests with accuracy and minimal supervision.

Prepare reagents, media, standards, and controls; evaluate their effectiveness as needed.

Evaluate specimen acceptability and determine calculated results using manual or automated methods.

Accurately enter and verify test results; ensure adherence to turnaround time standards.

Review and release routine and complex test results; respond appropriately to critical or unexpected results.

Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.

Conduct and evaluate instrument performance checks, QC testing, and calibration procedures.

Document and respond to QC deviations and initiate corrective actions.

Perform and document proficiency testing per regulatory requirements.

Maintain proper tracking and labeling of all reagents and supplies.

Adhere to all safety, environmental, and infection control policies.

Participate in continuing education and maintain licensure.

Provide supervision and training to unlicensed staff as required.

Engage in quality improvement initiatives and departmental meetings.

Assist with evaluations of new methods, procedures, or instrumentation.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong typing and basic automation/computer skills

Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related life/physical science from an accredited college or university (REQUIRED) Licensure: Current and valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license (REQUIRED) Experience: 0-3 years of direct laboratory experience About PRIDE Health

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global-an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry's leading healthcare organizations.

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Cancelation protection

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

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