Clinical Lab Scientist Trainee — Diagnostics & QA

El Camino Hospital; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health invites applications for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Internship in California. The role provides hands-on instruction in laboratory medicine, operation of advanced instrumentation, and QA practices, with emphasis on professional behavior in a dynamic clinical environment.

Interns must be admitted into an affiliated NAACLS approved CLS program and hold a California trainee license. Work is Monday–Friday, with two weeks on the PM shift (3:00pm–11:30pm).

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: NAACLS approved CLS program entry
• Valid California trainee license for Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Previous work experience preferred, but not required
• Availability: Monday–Friday (based on university requirements)
• PM shift: 3:00pm–11:30pm for two weeks on rotation

Responsibilities

• Learn theories and principles of laboratory medicine
• Acquire techniques to perform diagnostic procedures and operate instrumentation
• Relate clinical significance of lab procedures to diagnosis and treatment
• Utilize quality assurance principles and practices
• Develop communication, problem solving, and research skills in a clinical lab setting

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

NAACLS approved CLS program

California trainee license for CLS

Job description

El Camino Health invites applications for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Internship in California. The role provides hands-on instruction in laboratory medicine, operation of advanced instrumentation, and QA practices, with emphasis on professional behavior in a dynamic clinical environment.

Interns must be admitted into an affiliated NAACLS approved CLS program and hold a California trainee license. Work is Monday–Friday, with two weeks on the PM shift (3:00pm–11:30pm).