Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Per Diem

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

City of Hope Orange County is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist for the Core Laboratory (Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology). This Per Diem role features a variable Evening/Night shift, with weekend coverage and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include performing complex lab tests, maintaining quality controls, and ensuring timely turnaround times. Eligible candidates include CLS I/II with CA licensure; new graduates welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Military applicants may qualify with CDPH-LFS approval.
• New graduates accepted; CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) – MT A preferred.
• CLS I or CLS II depending on experience (0–2 years = CLS I; 2+ years = CLS II).

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of techniques for preparing and processing specimens for clinical analyses.
• Perform a variety of complex laboratory tests per protocols and schedules.
• Perform quality control and participate in QA and PI processes.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree

California CLS Generalist

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist – Core Laboratory (Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology) – Per Diem (Variable Shift, including weekends)

***Eligible for sign-on bonus of $2,500***

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, andtreatment facilitiesin Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

About City of Hope Orange County

City of Hope Orange County is transforming cancer treatment by bringing world-class expertise and specialized care closer to home. Supported by a regional network of care, our 11-acre academic cancer campus in Irvine is home to City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, our outpatient cancer center, and Orange County’s only cancer specialty hospital, which opened late 2025.

With the hospital now open, the full continuum of advanced cancer care—from prevention through survivorship is available in Orange County for the first time, eliminating the need to travel for lifesaving treatment. Seamlessly connected to our outpatient cancer center, the new clinical research hospital features 73 inpatient beds, advanced surgical suites, groundbreaking clinical trials, and holistic services such as rehabilitative therapy and spiritual care. This isn’t standard cancer care. This is lifesaving cancer care. This is Hope.

This is a variable shift, per diem position for Evening/Night shifts, including every other weekend on Nights; 02:00pm – 10:30pm for PM/Evening shift hours, 10:00pm – 6:30am for Night shift hours; initial training hours may be conducted during PM/Evening shifts, which may last 4-6 weeks in Chemistry and Hematology. Hours and shifts may vary based upon operational and patient needs.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Maintain knowledge of techniques for preparing and processing biological specimens for clinical analyses using universal precautions. Maintain knowledge and proficiency in manual, semi-automated and automated procedures.
• Perform a variety of complex laboratory tests and procedures according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules. Complete procedures within established turnaround times.
• Perform quality control procedures including preventive maintenance, calibrations, review of controls, and records data on appropriate forms. Support and participate in the Quality Assurance efforts and Performance Improvement process.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s Degree; Military applicants without a Bachelor’s degree with the approval of CDPH-LFS (California Department of Public Health – Laboratory Field Services)
• New graduates accepted (Highly Preferred: CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) – MT A)
• Candidates may be considered for CLS I or CLII, depending on years of experiences
  • CLS I, 0-2 years of CLS experiences: Hourly Per Diem Rate is $62.982 / hr
  • CLS II, 2+ years years of CLS experiences: Hourly Per Diem Rate is $69.2866 / hr

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.