Job Description

Job Description

Care Career is seeking a travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) for a travel job in Burlingame, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/10/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

 

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to perform a variety of laboratory procedures to ensure timely and accurate diagnostic results. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory procedures on biological specimens.
• Perform and maintain competence in specimen collection, processing, quality control, and quality assurance.
• Conduct waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing in compliance with CLIA standards.
• Assist in phlebotomy and ensure proper specimen handling and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to all regulatory and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure effective communication of laboratory results.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related science field.
• Licensure: Active CA CLS Generalist License (required at submission).
• Certifications: ASCP certification (required).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of CLS experience required; travel experience preferred.
• Charting System: Epic experience preferred.
• Must be available to complete lab work within 3–5 days of signing.

Additional Details:

• Every other weekend required; one holiday RTO approved per contract.
• Locals (within 50 miles) accepted at a lower rate.
• All certifications must be AHA-approved and active at the time of submission.
• Background checks (including DUIs) must be disclosed prior to submission.
• Return staff may reapply after a 1-year gap.
• Modules: Average of 1–5 hours during orientation (non-billable).

About Care Career

Care Career brings together a portfolio of leading healthcare staffing organizations, each delivering specialized talent solutions across the industry. Wherever you want to go, We Make It Happen.

With travel nursing jobs across the country, you can discover the possibilities that create the lifestyle and financial position that you have dreamed of.

Care Career is a modern, transparent staffing firm creating the ultimate community of US.

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits
• Continuing Education
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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