Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Hirextra

Arcata, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60–$65 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Clinical Laboratory, Disease Prevention and Control, Laboratory Testing, Medical Assistance, Testing
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) License.
  • Previous Generalist laboratory experience required.
  • Blood Bank/Transfusion Services experience is required.
  • Current TB clearance completed within the past 12 months.
  • Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and regulatory standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Perform complex laboratory testing in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, urinalysis, and blood bank.
  • Conduct blood typing, crossmatching, antibody screening, and other transfusion-related testing.
  • Analyze, verify, and report laboratory results accurately and promptly.
  • Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.
  • Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures to ensure testing accuracy.
  • Review abnormal or critical test results and communicate findings to physicians and healthcare providers.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and laboratory documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Follow infection control, laboratory safety, and HIPAA guidelines at all times.
  • Assist with specimen collection, processing, and proper handling when required.
  • Collaborate with pathologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support quality patient care.
LOCATION
Arcata, CA
POSTED
2 days ago

A Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) – Generalist performs a wide range of laboratory testing to assist physicians in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases. This role requires expertise in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, urinalysis, and blood bank/transfusion services, while ensuring accurate and timely test results in compliance with laboratory standard

About the Company

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Hirextra

Key features include:

  • A marketplace where small/medium recruitment agencies can partner with HireXtra to submit candidate referrals. 
  • An AI matching engine (e.g. “Match-O-Meter”) to assess candidate–job fit and rank relevancy. 
  • Tools to automate and optimize the hiring process—screening, scheduling, candidate insights, etc. 
  • Emphasis on reducing time-to-hire, cost, and improving the candidate experience.