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Travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS/MLS) – Generalist in Oakland, California

Join a collaborative hospital laboratory team as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Lab Scientist in Oakland, California. Located in the East Bay at ZIP code 94602, Oakland offers a diverse, vibrant community with access to cultural experiences, outdoor recreation, and the broader Bay Area. This travel laboratory contract is ideal for an experienced generalist who delivers accurate, timely test results and supports high-quality patient care across the Bay Area.

Travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Location: Oakland, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,760–$1,890
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: Approximately 39 weeks, with coverage needs extending for a minimum of six months
• Schedule: Day shift, five 8-hour shifts per week
• Shift Hours: Approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Call: Required as assigned
• Float: May be required within the hospital as needed
• Orientation: 8 hours, plus required educational modules

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent clinical laboratory experience preferred; 1 year minimum required
• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required at the time of submission
• ASCP or ASCP-MLS certification preferred
• Generalist experience in a hospital clinical laboratory setting
• Strong skills in blood bank, chemistry, hematology/coagulation, and Gram staining
• Experience with specimen collection, processing, identification, labeling, transport, and result reporting
• Working knowledge of quality assurance, quality control review, laboratory safety, and proper disposal procedures
• Experience with laboratory information systems; Epic experience is preferred
• Ability to support testing for patients across the lifespan, including neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• COVID-19 vaccination required; approved medical or religious exemptions may be considered

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of clinical laboratory testing accurately and efficiently in a hospital laboratory environment
• Conduct blood bank procedures, including ABO/Rh testing, antibody screening and identification, crossmatching, DAT testing, antigen typing, blood product handling, and transfusion reaction workups
• Perform chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, immunology, serology, microbiology, and molecular testing as assigned
• Complete CBCs, manual differentials, platelet counts, reticulocyte counts, coagulation studies, cardiac enzymes, therapeutic drug monitoring, thyroid testing, tumor markers, and related analyses
• Process cultures and perform Gram stains, organism identification, sensitivities, rapid testing, and other microbiology procedures
• Prepare, receive, accession, label, store, and transport specimens while following patient identification and safety protocols
• Operate automated laboratory analyzers and complete manual testing procedures when necessary
• Review and interpret quality control results, maintain testing accuracy, and follow established laboratory policies
• Document and report results promptly, escalating critical or abnormal findings according to department procedures
• Float within the hospital when needed and participate in assigned weekend and call coverage

Apply now for this Clinical Laboratory Scientist travel contract in Oakland, California, and join a hospital laboratory team supporting patients throughout the Bay Area.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.