Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to join our expanding molecular diagnostics team in Sacramento, CA. You'll play a key role in testing clinical trial samples, licensed product validation, and supporting data generation for regulatory submission in partnership with our drug development teams.

We are currently expanding to a larger laboratory space and hiring for a replacement role, with onboarding set to begin as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct licensed diagnostic testing on clinical and research samples
• Perform prospective and retrospective sample analysis
• Support data submission for drug development and regulatory filings
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners (e.g., Thermo Fisher)
• Maintain high standards of lab compliance, documentation, and SOPs
• Lead or contribute to molecular workflows including PCR, extractions, and NGS
• Collaborate with licensed and non-licensed scientists on clinical and retrospective testing

Team Structure:

Total team: 6 staff

o 4 Licensed CLS (including Supervisor Tran)

o 2 Non-licensed Scientists

Requirements:

• Licensed CLS in California
• NGS, molecular biology, PCR, and extraction experience strongly preferred
• At least 2 years of prior lab experience (before obtaining a CLS license)
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills
• Strong work ethic and adaptability
• Open to entry-level CLS candidates with strong technical training

If you're a motivated scientist with a passion for molecular diagnostics and clinical research, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $54.00/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 West Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2025.

About Actalent

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