Hospital Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS

Hospital Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS

Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS – elevate impact at a high-performing hospital laboratory on California's iconic coast. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS will thrive in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment where advanced diagnostics power lifesaving decisions.

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS will join an award-winning acute-care hospital recognized for patient safety and quality, where a CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified laboratory features total laboratory automation, digital cell morphology, MALDI-TOF, rapid PCR platforms, and a next-generation LIS with intelligent middleware. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS will be part of an organization celebrated for innovation, recent service-line growth, strong community philanthropy, and sustained national accolades for outcomes and experience.

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS will report to the Laboratory Manager and collaborate daily with Section Supervisors and Board-Certified Pathologists, backed by friendly nurses and a diverse healthcare team across the ED, ICU, perioperative services, and inpatient units. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS will perform complex testing as a generalist in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, and transfusion services; validate and troubleshoot analyzers; maintain QC/QA and regulatory readiness (CAP/CLIA/Joint Commission); support POCT; mentor colleagues; optimize STAT turnaround; and contribute to process improvement—all while leveraging robust pre-analytical support and modern automation. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS will hold a current California CLS license, with ASCP certification preferred and prior hospital laboratory experience highly valued.

Set amid the fertile Salinas Valley and the greater Northern California coast, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS will enjoy Mediterranean weather, ocean breezes, and direct access to Big Sur, Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz redwoods, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Pinnacles National Park—perfect for hiking, cycling, surfing, kayaking, golf, and whale watching. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS will savor farm-to-table cuisine, acclaimed wineries in the Santa Lucia Highlands, vibrant arts and concert seasons, and easy day trips to Silicon Valley and San Francisco—all within a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle that blends coastal charm with year-round outdoor adventure.

Compensation and benefits: The Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS will be offered competitive pay up to $150,000 depending on experience, alongside a full suite of health and retirement benefits, paid time off, education assistance, and potential shift differentials or relocation support.