Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS)

  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • West Sacramento, California
  • Full Time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Perform routine laboratory analyses involving sample receiving, processing, and result reporting.
  • Ensure instruments and equipment in the clinical lab are functioning accurately and maintained by performing or arranging scheduled maintenance in a timely manner.
  • Participate in proficiency testing.
  • Provide training to other clinical laboratory personnel.
  • Apply good documentation practices (GDPs) and follow laboratory quality control and quality assurance policies.
  • Coordinate and lead laboratory assistants.
  • Align with Life Technologies Clinical Services Lab safety policies and procedures.
  • Ensure inventory of clinical laboratory supplies and materials are available to complete required job functions.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A BS degree or equivalent experience in Medical Technology or Biological Sciences from an accredited college or university.
  • A current California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (Generalist or CGMBS) required to perform laboratory testing.
  • 2 years of pertinent laboratory experience, preferably in a high complexity laboratory performing molecular or NGS testing.
Skills
  • Utilization of systems for data entry, retrieval, and analyses including word processing programs, spreadsheets with data analyses, and intricate computer-based instrumentation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to problem solve data analyses.
  • Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance.
Working Conditions
  • Handle highly infectious agents and hazardous chemicals.
  • Sit or stand for long periods while using equipment and specimen handling and/or for computer work.
  • Bend or twist to reach into lower cabinets and drawers and squat or kneel to remove or store supplies on lower shelves.
  • Stretch and overhead arm movements to reach into high cabinets and shelves to remove supplies.
  • Lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Distinguish colors for analysis. Hear equipment timers and alarms.
  • Fine hand manipulation for equipment and pipette operation.
  • Work is mainly laboratory-based with some time spent in an office environment.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $90,000.00$113,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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Job ID: 482826481
Originally Posted on: 6/26/2025

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