Clinical / Medical Laboratory Scientist - Travel Job

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Jackson HealthPros is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform diagnostic testing on patient samples and analyze test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits to aid physicians in the diagnosis or monitoring of various disease states. The role requires performing a variety of clinical laboratory tests, reviewing and reporting results, maintaining patient confidentiality, following lab safety and maintenance protocols, and training or supervising trainees and laboratory staff as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences, allied health technologies, or equivalent as required by the client.
• Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license in the state of employment: Required in CA.
• Current certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency for Labs (NCA): Preferred.
• EPIC Beaker experience: Required.
• Variable shift availability including rotating shifts and weekends: Required.
• Prior clinical laboratory experience. One year preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field if not already listed under minimums.
• Current certification from ASCP or NCA if not held (listed as preferred).
• Prior experience training or supervising laboratory assistants and clerks.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: Variable shift, 5 x 8s with rotating shifts including weekends.
• Typical start times may include 0600, 0700, 1300, and 1400.
• No on-call requirement.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package beginning your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing options available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you will have flexibility and stability while impacting care across communities. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts nationwide. Access career tools and support to advance professionally while providing essential laboratory services to clinicians and patients.

Location Highlights

Templeton, CA provides an accessible Central Coast location with nearby state parks and cultural destinations. Templeton is within a short drive of Paso Robles and the Paso Robles Wine Country, offering vineyards and tasting rooms within 10 to 20 minutes. The area is approximately 30 to 45 minutes from the coastal city of Morro Bay and Morro Rock, providing waterfront recreation and wildlife viewing. Outdoor options include hiking and camping in nearby Los Padres National Forest and Lake Nacimiento, both within a one-hour drive, supporting an active, outdoor-oriented lifestyle.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.