Travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

• Location: Ukiah, California Ukiah

• Duration: 13 Weeks

• Shift: Variable (mostly days)

  • 5×8-hour shifts

  • Start times: 06:30, 10:00, or 13:00

  • Rotating weekends (every 3rd weekend)

  • Occasional evening coverage

  • No on-call

• Must live 50+ miles from facility

Job Summary:

We’re seeking an experienced Clinical Lab Scientist with Blood bank competency, Flexibility in scheduling and Independent decision-making in a smaller hospital setting

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of lab tests (chemistry, hematology, blood bank, microbiology, etc.)

• Review and validate test result

• Ensure specimen integrity (collection, labeling, processing)

• Maintain QC/QA documentation and compliance (HIPAA, safety protocols)

• Troubleshoot and maintain lab equipment

• Communicate critical results to clinicians

• Train junior staff when needed

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:

  • Medical Technology / Clinical Lab Science / Biological or Chemical Sciences

• Valid California CLS license

• Strong generalist lab skills

Preferred:

• 3+ years clinical lab experience

• ASCP or NCA certification

• Strong blood bank experience (including tube method)