Scientist CLS

Hiring a CLS for a great company in Sacramento, CA!! Great team culture and environment!

Description

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) – Supervisor Team

Location: Sacramento, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Normal business hours with flexibility for occasional weekend sample processing

Salary:

• Licensed CLS: $105,000–$113,000

About the Role:

Seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to join our expanding molecular diagnostics team in Sacramento, CA. This is a full-time permanent role. You’ll play a key role in testing clinical trial samples, licensed product validation, and supporting data generation for regulatory submission in partnership with our drug development teams.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct licensed diagnostic testing on clinical and research samples

• Perform prospective and retrospective sample analysis

• Support data submission for drug development and regulatory filings

• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners (e.g., Thermo Fisher)

• Maintain high standards of lab compliance, documentation, and SOPs

• Lead or contribute to molecular workflows including PCR, extractions, and NGS

• Collaborate with licensed and non-licensed scientists on clinical and retrospective testing

Team Structure:

• Total team: 6 staff

o 4 Licensed CLS (including Supervisor Tran)

o 2 Non-licensed Scientists

Requirements:

• Licensed CLS in California (or in process)

• NGS, molecular biology, PCR, and extraction experience strongly preferred

• At least 2 years of prior lab experience (before obtaining a CLS license)

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills

• Strong work ethic and adaptability

• Open to entry-level CLS candidates with strong technical training

If you're a motivated scientist with a passion for molecular diagnostics and clinical research, we'd love to hear from you.

Skills

Clinical Lab scientist, NGS Sequencing, PCR, Extractions