Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Our client, healthcare and laboratory services is seeking a Clinical Scientist II - C to join their team. As a Clinical Scientist II - C, you will be part of the laboratory team supporting high-quality testing and compliance with department objectives and applicable state of California and CLIA requirements. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to safety and quality, the ability to apply sound scientific judgment to ensure accurate results, and the drive to investigate inconsistencies and drive corrective actions that protect patient and donor outcomes.

Job Title: CLS - Clinical Scientist II

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Pay Range: $50/hr. to $54.57/hr. 

Duration: 4 + months. 

Hours: Monday–Friday, 2nd shift (shift start time will be 2 or 3 PM).

What's the Job?

• Adequately display knowledge and ability to carry out approved tests to comply with department objectives and state of California and CLIA requirements.
• Perform laboratory tests in accordance with laboratory standard procedures, applying expertise and sound judgment in final review and certification of results prior to release.
• Safely handle hazardous materials while following all safety rules and regulations to mitigate risk of exposure to self and others.
• Review calibration and QC results to ensure they meet specification limits and that appropriate corrective actions are taken before releasing donor test results.
• Investigate inconsistent lab results, communicate observed inconsistencies to the appropriate group, and support corrective actions (including halting production if necessary); monitor QC performance for shifts/trends and recommend corrective actions.

What's Needed?

• Must be licensed by the state of California under BPC, Chapter 3 as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist or Toxicologist or Chemist).
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Science.
• Preferred: Minimum 2 years of experience in a toxicology laboratory working with mass spectrometry; will accept 5 years of general clinical laboratory experience with knowledge of toxicology.
• Must have pipetting and computer skills and be able to learn LIMS systems.
• Strong work ethic with commitment to safety, compliance, and quality; excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to provide coaching to peers and subordinates and work in a flexible environment with frequent interruptions.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute to defensible, high-quality laboratory testing through rigorous QC, calibration, and result certification practices.
• Role that supports continuous improvement through investigations, corrective actions, and participation in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Chance to strengthen professional expertise by following new and revised lab procedures and maintaining continuing education requirements for California CLS licensing.
• Involvement in training and support for unlicensed testing personnel, including certifying continued competency per state requirements.
• Structured work schedule: Monday–Friday, 2nd shift (shift start time will be 2 or 3 PM).

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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