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Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Kaiser Permanente
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What they do
A Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes within a medical laboratory or healthcare facility. Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests. Looks for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, tests for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment.
$103,868 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Kaiser Permanente is seeking experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientists to support laboratory operations at Harbor City Medical Center. This role involves performing complex laboratory testing, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of results, maintaining quality standards, and supporting patient care in a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment. What's In It For You Opportunity to work for a leading healthcare organization Potential for contract extension and conversion opportunities Exposure to advanced laboratory instrumentation and testing methodologies Collaborative, team-oriented hospital laboratory environment Competitive pay rate of $55.00- 68.
STA-R MAX
) Urinalysis (Sysmex UN Series) Blood Bank (Ortho Vision SWIFT) Strong knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and resolve technical issues independently Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills Reliable attendance and flexibility to support departmental scheduling needs Work Environment This position works in a fast-paced hospital laboratory supporting a diverse patient population. The department values teamwork, reliability, professionalism, and a willingness to learn. Employees work with advanced laboratory instrumentation and are expected to maintain high quality and safety standards while collaborating closely with other healthcare professionals.Schedule & Pay Pay:
$55.00- 68.00/hr Must be flexible to work any 7 days of the week, including rotating weekends Available shifts: 7:00 AM
- 3:30 PM 9:00 AM
- 5:30 PM 3:00 PM
- 11:30 PM Schedule generally becomes more consistent after onboarding Job Type & Location Contract Position Harbor City, CA Initial 3-month assignment with potential extensions based on performance and business needs Workplace Type Fully Onsite Position at Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Laboratory Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harbor City, CA 90710.
- $68.
- 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Harbor City,CA 90710.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings