2nd Shift Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Toxicology

Select Source International; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Source International is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Santa Rosa, CA for a 4-month assignment on a 2nd shift (start time 2 or 3 PM). The ideal candidate holds a California CLS license with a science degree and has toxicology/mass spectrometry experience; proficiency with LIMS and strong QA/documentation skills is required, including mentoring unlicensed staff.

The role emphasizes compliance with CLIA and state requirements, safe handling of hazardous materials, and active

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the state of California (BPC, Ch. 3) as a CLS (Generalist/Toxicologist/Chemist).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science required.
• Prefer 2+ years in toxicology lab with MS; 5 years general lab acceptable.
• Pipetting and computer skills; able to learn LIMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform approved tests in compliance with CA and CLIA requirements.
• Review results before release with proper documentation.
• Safely handle hazardous materials and report incidents per EH&S.
• Ensure calibration and QC results meet specs and take corrective actions.
• Investigate inconsistent results and halt production if needed.
• Monitor QC trends and recommend corrections.
• Maintain equipment per manufacturer specs and troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain documentation for calibration, QC, and results certification.
• Assist in SOP development and training for unlicensed personnel.
• Attend seminars to maintain California CLS licensure.
• Follow procedures directed by supervisors; provide supervision in absence of managers.
• Assist Quality team with QA and improvement activities.

Skills

Pipetting

Computer skills

LIMS

Communication

Interpersonal

Coaching/training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science

California CLS License

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Select Source International is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Santa Rosa, CA for a 4-month assignment on a 2nd shift (start time 2 or 3 PM). The ideal candidate holds a California CLS license with a science degree and has toxicology/mass spectrometry experience; proficiency with LIMS and strong QA/documentation skills is required, including mentoring unlicensed staff.

The role emphasizes compliance with CLIA and state requirements, safe handling of hazardous materials, and active