CLS Trainee - FT - Days - Clinical Lab-Administration @ MV

El Camino Health; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health invites applications for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Internship (Trainee) in Mountain View, CA.

The program offers hands-on rotation with dedicated instruction in laboratory medicine theories, diagnostic techniques, QA practices, and professional development within a hospital lab setting.

Qualifications

• Accepted into an affiliated NAACLS approved University CLS Program.
• Valid California trainee license for Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Previous work experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn theories and principles of laboratory medicine.
• Acquire techniques to perform diagnostic procedures and operate instrumentation.
• Utilize quality assurance principles and practices.
• Develop communication, problem solving, and research skills related to a clinical laboratory.
• Engage in a dynamic clinical environment and develop professional behaviors.

Education

NAACLS approved University CLS Program

California trainee license for Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job description

CLS Trainee - FT - Days - Clinical Lab-Administration @ MV

Mountain View, California, United States

Sep 8, 2026

$23/hour

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.

FTE

1

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

80

Work Shift

Day: 8 hours

Job Description

The El Camino Hospital Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Internship provides a California State and National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) approved clinical rotation training program. The internship provides one-on-one instruction where the intern/trainee will:

• Learn theories and principles of laboratory medicine
• Acquire techniques to perform diagnostic procedures and operate sophisticated instrumentation, relate the clinical significance of laboratory procedures to patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Utilize principles and practices of quality assurance.
• Develop skills in communication, problem solving, educational methods, research and management related to a clinical laboratory.
• Engage in a dynamic clinical environment, further developing professional behaviors.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:

• 1. .2. Accepted into an affiliated NAACLS approved University CLS Program.
• 3. Valid California trainee license for Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• 4. Previous work experience preferred, but not required.

Availability:

• 1. Must be available to work M-F (depending on University academic requirements).
• 2. Will be expected to work 2 weeks on the PM shift from 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

Salary Range:

$23.00 - $23.00 USD Hour

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Light Work - Walking or standing up to 49% of shift, duties require standard movement, may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

High-quality care built on compassion, innovation and collaboration.

El Camino Health offers personalized, high-quality healthcare through two non-profit hospitals and multiple care locations, renowned for excellence in various specialties and advanced medical technology.