Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phase testing of various complexities, including specialized tests and analysis in areas such as Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Parasitology, and chemical and morphological examinations. The role involves obtaining data for diagnostic use and recording laboratory test results.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report test results for all clinical laboratory procedures, both automated and manual, without immediate review.
• Demonstrate proficiency, competency, and understanding of fundamental principles of clinical laboratory procedures with minimal supervision.
• Monitor and be accountable for test data, quality control, quality assurance, preventive maintenance, proficiency testing, and all operations related to laboratory testing procedures.
• Notify supervisory team of any irregularities or factors that may influence test results.
• Troubleshoot equipment and test methods.
• Monitor supplies and reagents, notifying appropriate parties when necessary.
• Perform clerical duties or phlebotomy on inpatients and outpatients, as needed.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy
• Inpatient specimen processing
• Generalist License
• CLIA compliance
• Automated and manual testing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California)
• Ideally a Generalist license
• High School Education or GED required

Work Environment

This position involves working varied hours, including weekends, with 12-hour shifts. It is an on-call position created due to higher volume and the need for more coverage. Professional attire or scrubs are required. The schedule may include shifts during the weeks of 2/22-2/28, 3/1-3/7, and 3/8-3/14, and candidates must be available and committed to these dates. Benefits include access to resources like Abenity, Care Roadmap, and Udemy.

This is a Contract position based out of San Marcos, CA.

The pay range for this position is $150.00 - $150.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in San Marcos,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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