Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Experis (Austria); Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Clinical Scientist II - C for a healthcare and laboratory services client in Santa Rosa, CA. This temporary role supports CLIA and CA requirements, focusing on accuracy, safety, and quality in test results.

The position offers 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, with start times at 2 or 3 PM, and a pay range of $50/hr to $54.57/hr. Duration is 4+ months, with opportunities to contribute to QC, calibration, and investigations.

Qualifications

• Must hold California CLS licensure (Generalist, Toxicologist or Chemist).
• Bachelor’s degree in science required.
• Experience with LIMS and toxicology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform approved tests per CA and CLIA requirements.
• Review calibration and QC results and certify final results.
• Safely handle hazardous materials and maintain safety rules.
• Investigate inconsistent results and support corrective actions.
• Provide coaching and support to peers as needed.

Skills

Pipetting

Computer skills

LIMS systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science

California CLS license

Tools

LIMS

Job description

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).