Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) will act as a generalist, processing a wide variety of samples. The role involves working in a hospital setting, handling everything from specialty samples in the morning to general samples at night, with volume and specialty varying throughout the shifts.

Responsibilities

• Process a diverse range of clinical laboratory samples.
• Handle both high volume specialty samples during AM shifts and general samples during PM shifts.
• Collaborate with other CLS professionals and lab assistants.
• Ensure accurate and efficient clinical laboratory testing in hematology, microbiology, chemistry, and blood bank.
• Work closely with hospital staff to support patient admission and discharge processes.

Essential Skills

• Hematology
• Microbiology
• Chemistry
• Clinical laboratory testing
• Blood Bank
• Experience using Cerner Millennium
• 2+ years of CLS experience within a fast-paced, large hospital setting
• National CLS License
• BLS certification from AHA

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfortable working rotating weekends
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and potentially stressful environment

Work Environment

The role offers two shifts: 2:30 PM to 11 PM and 10:30 PM to 4 AM, with 5x8 hour shifts and rotating weekends. The minimum contract is for 3 months, covering LOAs, with opportunities for overtime and shift pickups. You will work alongside three other CLS professionals, 2-3 lab assistants, and a lead on the bench. The lab environment is supportive and collaborative, with regular huddles and community-focused activities such as BBQs, hospital week, and charity events. The medical director provides holiday dinners for staff, contributing to a positive and engaging work culture. The facility also offers a unique pension plan, full medical, dental, and vision benefits, pet insurance, and further education programs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anaheim, CA.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 Anaheim,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2026.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

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