Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job Description
As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you will be responsible for performing pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of all testing with speed and accuracy. You will analyze test results according to the patient population, including pediatric, neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Your role includes reviewing and reporting test results to the appropriate provider or location, maintaining quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance according to department policies, and interacting successfully with all laboratory computer systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform and record instrument preventive maintenance procedures.
- Document daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance procedures according to department protocol.
- Perform and record quality control results following established protocols.
- Verify test sample requirements, including labeling accuracy and tube containers, prior to testing.
- Conduct test procedures as outlined in the department's procedure manual.
- Crosscheck results for appropriate correlations and report testing results accurately.
- Record all required information on department log sheets, worksheets, printouts, and file cards.
- Utilize computer systems to enter and report data.
- Perform proficiency testing, inter-laboratory tests, and competency assessments as required.
- Complete special assignments in a timely manner with desired results.
- Complete procedures during assigned work shifts, utilizing time productively.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in test sampling, lab testing, blood bank, chemistry, hematology, and clinical laboratory testing.
- National CLS license required.
- BLS from AHA only.
- Experience in fast-paced, large hospital settings, including blood bank and hematology.
- Experience on all benches including blood bank is essential.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 2+ years of CLS experience within a hospital setting.
- Blood Banking (antibody identifications) and Chemistry (troubleshooting & maintenance) are top priorities.
- Ability to troubleshoot quality control failures and analyzer error codes.
Work Environment
The work environment includes a schedule of 3-4 shifts per week, including weekends, with potential full-time hours. You will work every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) on the PM shift alongside 3 other CLS and 2-3 Lab Assistants, with one lead on the bench. The culture is supportive, especially at night, with a focus on general tasks. Training includes a three-week schedule with both day and PM shifts, transitioning to PM shifts post-training. The environment can be stressful during the day but is generally less demanding at night.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Bernardino, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Bernardino, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Bernardino,CA. About Actalent

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