Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) CLIA Surveyor

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) – CLIA Surveyor

Pay: $56 – $68 per hour (varies by experience)
Location: Richmond, CA 94804
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday; in-state and out-of-state travel required for day and overnight inspection trips
Start: Anticipated July 2026
Duration: 3-year contract
Job Type: Contract (Full-time)
Pay Frequency: Weekly pay

About the Role

ShareSTAFF is hiring California-licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLSs) for a 3-year contract opportunity supporting a California state public health agency's CLIA Survey Section. In this role, you conduct onsite surveys and inspections of clinical and physician office laboratories across California to determine compliance with the California Business and Professions Code and federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) requirements. You work under the direction of a senior CLIA Survey Section examiner, performing complaint investigations, follow-up inspections, exit interviews, and deficiency reporting. This is a regulatory compliance role rather than a bench position, with in-state and out-of-state travel for day and overnight inspection trips. The role is based at the agency's Northern California office in Richmond, CA with an anticipated start in July 2026.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay - every week, on time
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
• Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel assignments
• Travel reimbursement
• Referral bonuses - earn extra when you refer a fellow healthcare professional
• Dedicated recruiter support before, during, and after your assignment
• Extension opportunities and access to new assignments nationwide

What You'll Do

• Perform onsite inspections of clinical laboratories and physician office laboratories to determine compliance with the California Business and Professions Code and federal CLIA requirements
• Conduct complaint investigations and follow-up inspections to ensure correction of identified deficiencies
• Review survey reports, interpret state and federal laws, and consult with field surveyors regarding compliance
• Coordinate inspection schedules and provide subject-matter expertise on laboratory regulations
• Communicate findings during exit interviews and prepare official deficiency reports and corrective action reviews
• Maintain and update compliance information in state and federal databases
• Provide technical assistance and respond to inquiries from laboratories, the public, and other stakeholders
• Participate in legal proceedings related to laboratory sanctions and prepare documentation for enforcement actions
• Verify specimen adequacy, perform complex analyses, and validate test results through correlation with test parameters

What You Bring - Required

• Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by the California Department of Public Health, in good standing
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an appropriate scientific field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in one or more of the following: field consultation in clinical or public health laboratories; supervision of professional laboratory staff or service as a laboratory director; or staff specialist work in technical areas of clinical or public health laboratory sciences
• Working knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures and policies relevant to federal and state regulatory compliance
• Availability to travel in-state and out-of-state for day and overnight inspection trips
• Must be able to complete pre-placement requirements

What You Bring - Preferred

• Prior experience as a CLIA surveyor, laboratory inspector, or in clinical laboratory regulatory compliance
• ASCP, AMT, or AAB board certification (Medical Laboratory Scientist or equivalent)
• Specialty laboratory experience in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, or molecular biology
• Familiarity with the CMS CLIA program, CAP accreditation standards, or ISO 15189 requirements
• Experience preparing for or conducting onsite inspections of clinical or public health laboratories
• Experience preparing deficiency reports, corrective action documentation, or laboratory enforcement records

About ShareSTAFF

ShareSTAFF connects nursing and allied health professionals with travel and contract assignments at hospitals, state facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide. With more than a decade of experience and lasting relationships with healthcare facilities across the country, we specialize in matching skilled clinicians and allied health professionals with assignments where they can make a real impact. Our healthcare division supports nurses, behavioral health professionals, and laboratory scientists across acute care, public health, regulatory, and specialty settings.

How to Apply

Ready to advance your career in clinical laboratory regulatory compliance? Click "Apply Now" below or contact our recruiting team to discuss this 3-year contract opportunity. We are recruiting for multiple positions; California-licensed CLSs based in or open to relocation to the Bay Area are encouraged to apply.

ShareSTAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. We comply with the California Fair Chance Act and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law. ShareSTAFF participates in E-Verify; employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. #hcco1 #zr