Medical Laboratory Scientist

Pride Health; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 70,257 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k)-retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for their San Juan Capistrano facility to perform complex tests and ensure high quality in laboratory operations. This full-time role involves critical responsibilities in maintaining laboratory standards and training staff, offering a competitive hourly rate within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of direct lab experience.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand/sit for long periods.
• Must pass color blindness testing.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform moderate to highly complex clinical tests.
• Accurately record test results and maintain turnaround time.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Medical Technology or Life/Physical Sciences

Job description

This range is provided by Pride Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$51.00/hr - $57.00/hr

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Clinical Laboratory Scientist – 2nd Shift in San Juan Capistrano, California

Now Hiring: Clinical Laboratory Scientist – San Juan Capistrano, CA (Full-Time, Onsite)

Schedule: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM PST or 10:00 PM- 6:30 PM (5 days a week)

Pay Rate: $49/hr - $57/hr

Join one of the most respected names in diagnostics! We’re looking for a dedicated and skilled Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform moderate to highly complex clinical testing and analysis at our San Juan Capistrano facility. This is a second-shift, full-time position with responsibilities critical to maintaining high standards of laboratory quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently perform moderate to highly complex clinical tests

• Prepare and evaluate reagents, stock solutions, and controls

• Ensure specimen acceptability and calculate results via manual or automated systems

• Accurately record test results and maintain turnaround time

• Monitor and release routine and complex reports with clinical accuracy

• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment

• Perform quality control, linearity, and accuracy checks

• Implement corrective actions for test systems not meeting standards

• Supervise and train unlicensed staff; support training programs

• Participate in quality improvement and lab meetings

• Maintain professional, safe, and compliant lab environment

Requirements:

• BS in Medical Technology or Life/Physical Sciences from an accredited institution

• 0–3 years of direct lab experience (offer rate based on experience)

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand/sit for long periods

• Must pass color blindness testing for technical roles requiring color analysis

• Physical capability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs regularly; up to 50 lbs occasionally

• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and troubleshooting skills

This is a contract-to-Possible extension position with potential for permanent employment based on performance and experience. Don't miss this opportunity to grow your career with a reputable healthcare team!

Interested? Apply now!

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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