Travel Laboratory Clinical laboratory Scientist

Embark on a dynamic journey as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist on a travel assignment in California, Arcata, with opportunities across locations in the United States. Bring your mastery of diagnostic testing to support patient care, elevate lab operations, and collaborate across teams. This role blends scientific excellence with the thrill of exploration, allowing you to contribute meaningfully while discovering new communities and landscapes—from the towering redwood groves to the rugged coastline that define Northern California.

Arcata offers a welcoming college‑town atmosphere, vibrant arts and dining scenes, and easy access to outdoor adventures, making every shift purposeful and memorable. For professionals who crave broader horizons, the program also opens doors to assignments across the U.S., expanding your professional network and enriching your expertise while you shape the future of laboratory medicine.

Working in Arcata situates you in a region celebrated for natural beauty, temperate climate, and a strong sense of community. You’ll enjoy the balance of a smaller‑city feel with access to the amenities, culture, and educational resources of a university town. The area provides a supportive environment for professional focus and personal well‑being, with nearby coastal vistas, scenic trails, and seasonal outdoor activities that refresh your perspective between shifts.

Beyond Arcata, you’ll have the possibility to take assignments across diverse states, experiencing different hospital ecosystems, instrumentation, and workflows. This blend of local stability and national mobility means you can build a robust resume while cultivating a broad professional network and a wealth of clinical experiences, all while meeting guaranteed hours and a dependable weekly cadence.

• Key responsibilities: As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you will perform and supervise comprehensive laboratory testing across core disciplines, including hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and transfusion medicine. You’ll ensure accurate specimen processing, validate methodologies, monitor quality control and calibration, troubleshoot instrument issues, review results for clinical relevance, and communicate critical findings to the care team. You’ll uphold regulatory compliance, maintain accreditation standards, and document procedures with precision.
  
  Collaboration with pathologists, technologists, and nursing staff ensures efficient workflows and timely reporting, directly impacting diagnostic decisions and patient outcomes.
• Growth and advancement: This travel assignment is designed to accelerate your professional development by exposing you to a variety of instrumentation, protocols, and laboratory information systems. You’ll have opportunities to mentor junior staff, participate in process improvement initiatives, and broaden your expertise across specialties. With extended or multiple‑duration assignments, you can cultivate leadership skills, expand your scope of practice, and position yourself for higher‑responsibility roles in hospital networks nationwide.
• Benefits and incentives: Competitive weekly pay ranges from $2,230 to $2,316, reflecting expertise, shift patterns, and tenure. A welcome bonus recognizes your commitment, while housing assistance helps ease relocation logistics. Opportunities for contract extensions allow you to continue contributing your skills beyond an initial term. In addition to core compensation, you’ll gain access to comprehensive benefits, travel stipends if applicable, and a supportive culture that values your professional contributions.
• Support and security: The program provides 24/7 support for traveling clinicians, ensuring you have real‑time assistance with logistics, clinical questions, or any on‑the‑road needs. You’ll receive dedicated assistance from onboarding through completion, including credentialing support, safety resources, and a responsive help desk that facilitates smooth transitions between assignments. With guaranteed hours totaling 40 per week, you can plan confidently, maintain work‑life balance, and…