Clinical Laboratory Scientist | Fort Bragg, CA | 13-Week Travel Contract

TEEMA Solutions Group; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to join a critical access hospital on the Mendocino Coast of California as the primary weekend CLS. The assignment involves high-complexity testing across multiple disciplines with Epic EMR experience required.

The position is a 13-week contract with weekend shifts (Saturday, Sunday, Monday), 5:00 AM–5:30 PM, on California's scenic Mendocino Coast.

Qualifications

• Active California CLS license is required.
• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of CLS experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity lab testing across multiple departments (microbiology, blood bank, hematology, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis).
• Analyze and verify results for accuracy and quality.
• Troubleshoot instruments and perform quality control.
• Maintain documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate critical values to providers.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication with providers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or related field

Job description

Looking for a lab assignment where your expertise truly stands out?

If you're an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) who thrives in an independent work environment, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a critical access hospital on California's beautiful Mendocino Coast.

You'll play a key role as the primary weekend CLS, performing complex laboratory testing across multiple disciplines while enjoying one of the most scenic coastal locations in California.

Position: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Contract: 13 Weeks

Schedule:

Day Shift

Saturday, Sunday & Monday

5:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Call: None

EMR: Epic experience required

What You'll Need

Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or related field

Minimum 5 years of recent Clinical Laboratory Scientist experience

Strong experience in:

Microbiology

Blood Bank

Hematology

Coagulation

Urinalysis

Ability to work independently

Recent Epic experience

ASCP Certification preferred

Phlebotomy experience is not required

What You'll Do

Perform high-complexity laboratory testing across multiple departments

Analyze and verify laboratory results for accuracy and quality

Perform testing in microbiology, blood bank, hematology, chemistry, coagulation, and urinalysis

Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and perform quality control procedures

Communicate critical laboratory values promptly to providers

Maintain laboratory documentation and regulatory compliance

Support laboratory operations while working independently during weekend shifts

Why You'll Love This Assignment

Three 12-hour shifts with four days off each week

No on-call responsibilities

Independent, highly respected CLS role

Opportunity to expand experience across multiple laboratory specialties

Stunning Northern California coastal location with redwood forests, beaches, hiking, and outdoor recreation