Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Clinical Lab Scientist

Location: Burlingame, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory procedures on biological specimens.
• Deliver accurate and timely lab results to support diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and disease prevention.
• Conduct a variety of basic and complex laboratory tasks including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as per CLIA standards.
• Shift: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (7:30 PM - 3:00 AM), every other weekend.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) license in California.
• Minimum 2 years of Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology or a related science field.

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only.
• Other certifications may be required depending on position specifics; verify as needed.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start.
• Annual updates for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Education verification required (highest level achieved).
• Sex offender search within 90 days of start.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (not required for Clinical Lab Scientists).
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination.
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30).
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start (not required for Clinical Lab Scientists).

Documentation and Verification

• Must provide 7 years of verifiable work history with no gaps.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually.
• Professional license verification required within 30 days of start.
• Photo for badge (passport-style photo) required.
• Completion and signing of facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements, code of conduct, and regulatory orientations prior to start.
• References: 2 professional references required (Aya requirement, not client).

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Candidates with religious or medical exemptions for vaccines or facial hair must complete specific exemption forms and obtain approval.
• Some certifications and requirements may vary by position; verify with recruiter or manager as needed.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic laboratory environment supporting patient care through accurate and timely lab testing.