Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join our team. This role involves performing essential duties required by CLIA/CAP, including specimen processing, test performance, and reporting of test results. You will conduct routine qualitative and quantitative analyses of various clinical specimens, such as blood and urine, and maintain comprehensive records of laboratory results, quality control data, and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties required by CLIA/CAP.
• Responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results.
• Conduct routine qualitative and quantitative analysis of clinical specimens including blood and urine.
• Maintain records of laboratory results, quality control data, and laboratory procedures.
• Perform and optimize NGS library preparation on clinical samples.
• Collect data as required by the SOP.
• Maintain effective communication with supervisor on day-to-day activities and ongoing experiments.
• Coordinate with internal and external audits and report instances of noncompliance to compliance personnel.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in immunoassay, laboratory practices, and molecular biology.
• Experience in hematology, clinical laboratory, and microbiology.
• CLS Generalist license.
• Experience with Beckman DxHs, Sysmex CS2500’s, Siemens Atellicas and a Siemens Centaur

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (Generalist).
• 1-3 years of experience in the biotechnology or biomedical field.
• Open to entry-level CLS with a Generalist license.

Work Environment

The position operates on a shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, requiring full availability on weekends. The role involves working in a laboratory environment, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and maintaining a professional dress code in compliance with safety standards.

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

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $60.00/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 Thousand Oaks,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $42 - $60