Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Urinalysis
San Diego, CAJob$50–58/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near San Diego, CA, by email.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting.
At a glance
Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Job overview
Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join its San Diego team. The role supports daily laboratory operations, performs routine and complex testing procedures, monitors instrumentation, and reports accurate results. Candidates must have a qualifying bachelor’s degree and a California CLS Generalist license. Three or more years of CLS experience and prior Labcorp experience are preferred.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.
Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to join our team in San Diego, CA
Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 3:30am - 12:00pm
Job Responsibilities
-
Assist the supervisor with the day to day operations of the Department/Lab Name department
-
Send daily, weekly and monthly productions reports to management
-
Assist with the training of new hires and the development of current employees
-
Keep supervisor informed of group progress, problems, employee performance and any significant factors affecting assigned responsibilities
-
Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
-
Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to SOPs
-
Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
-
Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
-
Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
-
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
-
Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
-
Assist with processing of specimens when needed
-
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Minimum Qualifications
-
Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
-
CA CLS license - Generalist
Preferred Requirements
-
3 years or more of experience as a CLS
-
Current or prior Labcorp experience
Additional Job Standards
-
Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
-
Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
-
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
-
High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
-
Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment
-
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
-
Able to pass a standardized color vision screen
At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step!
**Pay Range: $50.00 - $58.00 per hour plus shift differential
All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) .
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
We encourage all to apply
If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/accessibility) or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. ([email protected]) For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement (https://www.labcorp.com/about/web-privacy-policy) .
How this job compares
Set against the 531 open Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$50–58/hr
- California median$55–75/hr116 hourly ranges
- US median$40–54/hr222 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $54/hr, is 18% below the California median midpoint ($66/hr) — in the middle half of Clinical Laboratory Scientist hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 163 open Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs in California and 531 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Kaiser Permanente25 open
- Sutter Health25 open
- Prime Healthcare14 open
- Experience
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (270 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 278 of the 531 open Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
Similar jobs, posted recently
Open roles like this one, listed in the last 30 days.
Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Nights - La JollaScripps Health · San Diego, CA
Clinical Lab Scientist II (CLS) - Lab - MicrobiologyRady Children's Hospital San Diego · San Diego, CA · $50.43–69.35/hr
Per Diem Clinical Laboratory ScientistKaiser Permanente · San Marcos, CA
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Sharp Memorial - Night Shift - Per DiemSharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA · $56.44–81.56/hrLaboratory Supervisor - Profile ChemistryLabcorp · San Diego, CA · $100–165K/yr
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.