Second Shift CLS

Kelly Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision plans

Tax-advantaged commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) for a 12-month contract in San Diego, CA. The role performs high-complexity molecular testing and ensures quality control in a fast-paced lab environment.

Applicants must hold a CA CLS or CGMBS license, with experience in molecular diagnostics and strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. The position offers collaboration with a high-performing laboratory team dedicated to accurate patient care.

Qualifications

• Active California CLS license or CGMBS license (required).
• Experience performing high-complexity testing in clinical labs.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organization.
• Experience with laboratory information systems and computer applications.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing on clinical specimens.
• Follow procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis and reporting.
• Perform and document quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Prepare reagents and materials required for testing.
• Support assay validation, verification and research activities.
• Troubleshoot testing issues and document deviations.

Skills

California CLS license

CGMBS license

High-complexity testing

Analytical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Kelly Science & Clinical is Hiring!

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) for a 12-month contract opportunity with a leading molecular diagnostics laboratory in San Diego, California. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing laboratory team dedicated to delivering accurate and timely diagnostic testing that supports critical patient care decisions.

If you are a licensed California Clinical Laboratory Scientist with molecular diagnostics experience and are looking to contribute to innovative clinical testing in a fast-paced laboratory environment, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) will perform high-complexity clinical laboratory testing, analyze and review patient results, conduct quality control activities, and ensure compliance with all applicable laboratory regulations and quality standards. This position requires strong technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing on clinical specimens
• Follow established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and result reporting
• Perform and document quality control and quality assurance activities
• Prepare laboratory reagents and materials required for testing
• Complete assigned laboratory and operational tasks
• Participate in training and competency assessments
• Perform proficiency testing and support laboratory accreditation requirements
• Assist with assay validation, verification, and research activities
• Troubleshoot testing issues and identify potential factors affecting test performance
• Document corrective actions and deviations according to laboratory procedures
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, state, and federal regulatory requirements
• Follow laboratory safety policies and environmental health and safety procedures
• Participate in inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory staff and management to support operational goals

Qualifications

Required

• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License OR Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist (CGMBS) License (required; no exceptions)
• Experience performing high-complexity testing in a clinical laboratory setting
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Proficiency with laboratory information systems and computer applications
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred

• Experience in molecular diagnostics
• Hands-on experience with PCR, microarray, Sanger sequencing, and/or next-generation sequencing (NGS)
• Experience working in a CAP/CLIA-regulated laboratory environment

Why Join Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical connects talented professionals with industry-leading organizations in biotechnology, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors. As a Kelly employee, you'll gain valuable experience, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with innovative organizations making an impact on patient care.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affluent Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.