Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Location: Winterhaven, CA 92283
Shift: Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

• Excludes Federal Holidays

• Estimated Start Date: Pending Award and Completion of Credentialing Process

Compensation:

• Hourly Rate: $45

• Travel weekly stipends: $1,246

• Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.

Contract: 6 months - 1 year with an option to extend

Benefits:

• Health and Welfare: $/hr (Up to 40 hours worked per week)

• PTO: 5 days after 6 months, an additional 5 days at 1 year of service

• Accrued sick days: 1 hour for every 36 hours worked

• 11 Paid Holidays: Following the Government calendar throughout the year

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to provide laboratory testing and phlebotomy services in an ambulatory care setting. The ideal candidate will perform high-quality laboratory testing, ensure specimen integrity, and support timely, accurate diagnostic services while maintaining compliance with CLIA, IHS, and facility standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a related laboratory science field

• Active, unrestricted California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or other appropriate California laboratory license

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory

• Phlebotomy experience required

• Current BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross), if required by the facility

• Experience using a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR)

• Ability to obtain and maintain IHS security clearance, credentialing, and background requirements

• Compliance with all required continuing education and competency requirements

Responsibilities:

• Collect, process, and analyze patient specimens while maintaining specimen integrity

• Perform laboratory testing, quality control, instrument maintenance, and result verification

• Document laboratory activities and test results accurately in the LIS and EHR

• Communicate critical results and resolve specimen or testing issues according to laboratory protocols

• Maintain compliance with CLIA, laboratory safety, infection control, and IHS policies

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to support timely and accurate patient care

• Participate in quality assurance, competency validation, and continuous quality improvement activities