Clinical Laboratory Scientist | Fort Bragg, CA | 13-Week Travel Contract

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a lab assignment where your expertise truly stands out?

If you're an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) who thrives in an independent work environment, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a critical access hospital on California's beautiful Mendocino Coast.

You'll play a key role as the primary weekend CLS, performing complex laboratory testing across multiple disciplines while enjoying one of the most scenic coastal locations in California.

Position Details

• Position: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

• Location: Fort Bragg, California

• Contract: 13 Weeks

• Schedule:

  • Day Shift

  • 3×12-hour shifts

  • Saturday, Sunday & Monday

  • 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM

• Call: None

• EMR: Epic experience required

What You'll Need

• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or related field

• Minimum 5 years of recent Clinical Laboratory Scientist experience

• Strong experience in:

  • Microbiology

  • Blood Bank

  • Hematology

  • Chemistry

  • Coagulation

  • Urinalysis

• Ability to work independently

• Recent Epic experience

• ASCP Certification preferred

• Phlebotomy experience is not required

What You'll Do

• Perform high-complexity laboratory testing across multiple departments

• Analyze and verify laboratory results for accuracy and quality

• Perform testing in microbiology, blood bank, hematology, chemistry, coagulation, and urinalysis

• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and perform quality control procedures

• Communicate critical laboratory values promptly to providers

• Maintain laboratory documentation and regulatory compliance

• Support laboratory operations while working independently during weekend shifts

Why You'll Love This Assignment

• Three 12-hour shifts with four days off each week

• No on-call responsibilities

• Independent, highly respected CLS role

• Opportunity to expand experience across multiple laboratory specialties

• Stunning Northern California coastal location with redwood forests, beaches, hiking, and outdoor recreation