Clinical Laboratory Scientist — Fast-Paced Hospital Lab

Actalent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex testing across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will ensure accuracy, safety and timely reporting of patient results while maintaining instrument calibration and regulatory compliance.

This contract role offers diverse teamwork with physicians, nurses and pharmacists, and potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Active California CLS License required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field.
• Current BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex automated and manual testing across departments.
• Analyze, verify and report patient results within turnaround times.
• Conduct QC/QA and proficiency testing activities.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and testing methodologies independently.
• Maintain equipment calibration and performance checks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and lab staff to support patient care.
• Participate in daily lab operations and process improvements.

Skills

Quality Control

Instrumentation Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

CLS License (CA)

Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology

BLS Certification

Tools

Abbott Alinity

Sysmex XN-3100

Stago STA-R MAX

Sysmex UN Series

Ortho Vision SWIFT

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex testing across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will ensure accuracy, safety and timely reporting of patient results while maintaining instrument calibration and regulatory compliance.

This contract role offers diverse teamwork with physicians, nurses and pharmacists, and potential extensions.