• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005296698

  Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Drive Innovation in Diagnostic Science

  Are you a detail-driven scientist with a passion for precision and patient care? We’re looking for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join a high-performing team and play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and life-changing diagnostic results.

  About the Role As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the integrity of laboratory testing and operations. You’ll work with cutting-edge diagnostic assays, contribute to test development, and uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform specimen handling, labeling, processing, and storage according to lab protocols.
  • Monitor test performance and ensure analytic accuracy and consistency.
  • Maintain and document quality control, calibrations, and equipment maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues when test systems fall outside acceptable parameters.
  • Prepare and qualify reagents, and transcribe data into laboratory systems.
  • Author and review SOPs, logs, and regulatory documentation.
  • Train new team members and support the development of new clinical tests.
  • Communicate patient results and collaborate across departments.
  • Participate in R&D and pharma projects as needed.

  ✅ What You Bring:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in high-complexity clinical laboratory testing.
  • Strong background in diagnostic assay validation and laboratory operations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (biology, chemistry, medical technology, etc.).
  • Experience in a start-up or fast-paced diagnostic environment is a plus.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and accountable.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with protein or molecular testing.
  • Familiarity with ISO, FDA, or CE regulatory standards.
  • Knowledge of Design Controls and assay development processes

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $57.70/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)

  Workplace Type

  This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2025.

  About Actalent

  Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

  The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

  If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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