Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Pride Health; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to support a medical facility in San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. The 13+ week assignment offers extension or conversion possibilities and a chance to work with a top-tier healthcare organization.

The role requires performing complex lab testing, maintaining instruments, and ensuring quality control while adhering to safety and privacy policies. Compensation is $51.67 to $55.50 per hour on a W-2, with scheduling across weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related life/physical science required.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to highly complex clinical laboratory testing independently and in compliance with required procedures.
• Prepare reagents, media, standards, controls, and stock solutions; evaluate new reagents and controls using established criteria.
• Assess specimen acceptability according to testing requirements.
• Calculate, review, and accurately enter test results using manual or computerized systems while maintaining required turnaround times.
• Review and evaluate routine and complex test results prior to release; recognize and respond to critical, unusual, or unexpected results and document actions taken.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and performance verification of laboratory instruments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related life/physical science

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist to support our client’s medical facility based in San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.

This is a 13+ weeks assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Title: Clinical Lab Scientist

Schedule

Sat to Wed – 2 pm to10:30 pm

Wed to Mon – 1 pm to 9:30 pm

Payrate

$51.67 - $55.50/hr. on w2 (Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to highly complex clinical laboratory testing independently and in compliance with required procedures.
• Prepare reagents, media, standards, controls, and stock solutions; evaluate new reagents and controls using established criteria.
• Assess specimen acceptability according to testing requirements.
• Calculate, review, and accurately enter test results using manual or computerized systems while maintaining required turnaround times.
• Review and evaluate routine and complex test results prior to release; recognize and respond to critical, unusual, or unexpected results and document actions taken.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and performance verification of laboratory instruments.
• Conduct quality control, calibration, linearity, accuracy, and precision checks; evaluate results and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Perform and document proficiency testing accurately.
• Track, label, and manage reagents and supplies; maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Communicate effectively with staff, supervisors, vendors, and internal/external customers.
• Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement activities, and assigned projects.
• Assist with training and supervision of unlicensed staff as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance with safety, environmental, and infection control policies.
• Maintain continuing education requirements for California state licensure.
• Answer phones and handle messages as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Work Experience

• 0–3 years of direct laboratory experience (offer rate based on years of experience).

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related life/physical science (required).

Pride Health 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, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.