Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

Company: Pride Health
Location: San Juan Capistrano
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description PRIDE Health is seeking a travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) for a travel job in San Juan Capistrano, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: 26 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings, nights, flexible - Employment Type: Travel Pride Health is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist to support our client’s medical facility based in San Juan Capistrano, CA. This is a 6 months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization! Job Details: Job Name: Clinical Lab Scientist Location San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Duration: 6months Contract (Possibilities of extension) Shift: Day/ Evening/ Night Payrate: $48-$58/hr. *Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications. Job Details: This position is accountable for performing clinical laboratory testing, following all applicable policies and procedures. 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. Requirements: - Current State Clinical Laboratory Scientist license is Required no other license are accepted 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). Education: - 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 Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors. About Pride Health Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. About PRIDE Health PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations. Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Benefits - Weekly pay - Holiday Pay - Guaranteed Hours - 401k retirement plan - Cancelation protection - Referral bonus - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits

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