Local Contract Clinical Lab Scientist; CLS

Talent Burst, Inc is seeking a local contract Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) for a local contract job in San Juan Capistrano, California.

• Specialty:
  Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
  
  02/02/2026
• Duration:
  30 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Title:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist- 2nd Shift

Location:

San Juan Capistrano, CA
Duration: 6 months

Shift: Thursday through Monday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
State of Credentials Licenses

Required:

CLS

Summary
This position is accountable for performing clinical laboratory testing, following all applicable policies and procedures.

Required Work Experience:

• Zero to three year's direct experience in a laboratory setting.

- offer rate based on years of experience

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks. Frequent simple grasping, reaching and fine manipulation.

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.

• Have good eye and hand coordination.

• Testing for color blindness will be required upon hiring or transfer into technical functions requiring detection of, or rating of intensity of colors (e.g., Fluorescent microscopy reading).

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Strong typing skills desirable.

• Other automation skills helpful.

Educational:
BS in medical technology or other life/physical sciences from an accredited college or university is REQUIRED
Current state CLS license - Required in the state of CA
Mass Spectrometry preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently performs moderate to highly complex clinical tests following the required
procedures and policies. Performs newly introduced tests to the laboratory that require defined skills.

• Prepares and oversees the preparation of reagents or media as well as stock solutions, standards, and controls. Tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria.

• Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in
testing procedures.

• Determines calculated results utilizing testing data by means of manual or computerized
procedures.

• Accurately enters results of testing. Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results. Adheres to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround times of results.

• Evaluates the acceptability of routine and complex analyses prior to releasing patient reports.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.

• Responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory
equipment.

• Evaluates the results of instrument performance checks. Performs linearity, accuracy, and precision checks as required.

• Performs Quality Control and calibrations with the appropriate frequency and evaluates
results, to determine acceptability of result release.

• Selects and evaluates control materials using established criteria. Initiates a corrective action process whenever test systems do not perform according to the established criteria.

• Accurately performs and records proficiency testing.

• Demonstrates the ability to detect and correct technical and operational problems. Notifies the supervisor, and contacts manufacturer or field service support for additional assistance, if necessary.

• Ensures accurate tracking and labeling of reagents and supplies.

• Consistently maintains a safe and neat work area.

• Demonstrates effective two-way communication with staff, immediate manager, suppliers, internal and external customers, via meetings, written and verbal interactions, to create an informed, positive environment.

• Actively participates in staff…