Mid Level Clinical Laboratory Scientist Jobs
Mid level clinical laboratory scientist jobs call for professionals ready to own complex testing workflows, guide junior staff through technical challenges, and make quality-control decisions with minimal oversight. Openings run largely on-site across Healthcare & Medical Services, Human Resources, and Science & Research, with employers like Elanco, AHMC Healthcare, and Guardant Health hiring at this level now.
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El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.
Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.
FTE
1Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours
80Work Shift
Evening: 8 hoursJob Description
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory testing that provides laboratory information to physicians and other healthcare professionals for the diagnosis and treatment of their patients. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist follows the Laboratory’s written policies and procedures in order to safely perform testing, ensure the quality of that testing, and train CLS student interns and new CLS employees. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist may also assist in the evaluation and selection of laboratory instrumentation, in process improvement projects, in maintaining laboratory accreditation, and in providing expertise in other areas that are consistent with the CLS scope of practice.
Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years CLS acute care hospital experience in the past 5 years.
Must be available to work weekends on rotational basis and holidays.
Available enterprise-wide and other shifts occasionally as needed for work assignments.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
If required to drive to other sites; valid California Driver License and proof of automobile insurance
Salary Range:
$73.45 - $97.62 USD HourThe Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
Light Work - Walking or standing up to 49% of shift, duties require standard movement, may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.
El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.
Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.
FTE
1Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours
80Work Shift
Evening: 8 hoursJob Description
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory testing that provides laboratory information to physicians and other healthcare professionals for the diagnosis and treatment of their patients. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist follows the Laboratory’s written policies and procedures in order to safely perform testing, ensure the quality of that testing, and train CLS student interns and new CLS employees. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist may also assist in the evaluation and selection of laboratory instrumentation, in process improvement projects, in maintaining laboratory accreditation, and in providing expertise in other areas that are consistent with the CLS scope of practice.
Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree in clinical laboratory science or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years CLS acute care hospital experience in the past 5 years.
Must be available to work weekends on rotational basis and holidays.
Available enterprise-wide and other shifts occasionally as needed for work assignments.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
If required to drive to other sites; valid California Driver License and proof of automobile insurance
Salary Range:
$73.45 - $97.62 USD HourThe Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
Light Work - Walking or standing up to 49% of shift, duties require standard movement, may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.
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Mid Level Clinical Laboratory Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level clinical laboratory scientist job?
Lead with concrete ownership: applications that highlight specific assays you have validated, quality initiatives you have driven, or workflows you have improved tend to stand out. Certifications such as MT or MLS from ASCP or AMT reinforce technical credibility. Tailor your resume to mirror the language in each posting, and be ready to discuss how you have handled instrument troubleshooting or regulatory compliance independently.
Which companies hire mid level clinical laboratory scientists?
Companies hiring mid level clinical laboratory scientists right now include Elanco, AHMC Healthcare, and Guardant Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this experience level, hiring covers large health systems and national reference laboratories as well as regional hospital networks and specialty diagnostics firms looking for scientists who can work with limited supervision.
Are there remote mid level clinical laboratory scientist jobs?
Yes, though bench-based roles remain predominantly on-site. About 0% of mid level clinical laboratory scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to focus on laboratory information system oversight, quality assurance review, or medical science liaison work rather than hands-on specimen testing.
How do I move up to a mid level clinical laboratory scientist role?
The path typically runs through deepening your technical specialty, whether that is hematology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, or another discipline, and taking on project ownership such as instrument validation or procedure writing. Building a record of measurable contributions, completing advanced certification, and volunteering to mentor newer staff signals the readiness for mid level scope that hiring managers look for.
Which industries hire the most mid level clinical laboratory scientists?
Mid Level clinical laboratory scientist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Human Resources, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive demand at this level because they run high-volume, complex testing programs that require scientists who can maintain quality standards and keep workflows moving without constant supervision.