Local Travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

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Local Travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - CLIA Surveyor - Local Travel Contract

Local Travel Contract | Richmond, CA 94804 | Days Shift

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Job Title	Local Travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - CLIA Surveyor
Employment	Local Travel Contract
Location	Richmond, CA 94804
Setting	State Public Health Agency - Clinical Laboratory Regulatory Inspection
Pay Frequency	Weekly
Contract Period	Up to 36 months (anticipated 12/01/2026 11/30/2029)
Hours Guaranteed	Full-time - 40 hours/week
Pay Rate	$63 $70 per hour

SHIFTS / AVAILABILITY

Shift Period	08:00 17:00 Pacific Time
Days	Monday Friday, excluding State of California observed holidays

COMPLIANCE NOTES

• LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY - commutable distance to the assignment location
• Onsite role; services provided onsite at the office and within laboratory settings across California and beyond
• Client approval of candidate required before placement; client must pre-approve any replacement personnel
• Licence, resume and certificate copies, pre-screening, reference and education verification required prior to placement
• Licences and certifications must be renewed and supplied not less than 30 calendar days before expiry
• Client confidentiality statement to be signed at onboarding; client-issued ID badge and access protocols apply
• Weekend, holiday or after-hours work only with advance client authorisation
• Travel outside California requires prior client authorisation
• Anticipated start 12/01/2026 or upon final contract approval, whichever is later; contract term subject to satisfactory performance and funding

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform onsite inspections of clinical laboratories and physician office laboratories to determine compliance with California Business and Professions Code and federal CLIA requirements
• Conduct CLIA initial certification, recertification, complaint and validation surveys, and complete the required CMS survey forms and survey packages
• Conduct complaint investigations and follow-up inspections; gather information, interview involved parties, issue citations and verify correction of deficiencies
• Review Quality Control, Proficiency Testing, calibration records, policy and procedure manuals, and laboratory personnel records; interview laboratory staff
• Communicate findings at exit interviews and prepare documentation for official deficiency reports and corrective action reviews
• Review survey reports, interpret State and federal laws, and consult with field surveyors on compliance
• Coordinate inspection schedules and provide subject matter expertise on laboratory regulations
• Maintain and update compliance information in State and federal databases
• Respond to inquiries from laboratories, the public and other stakeholders on CLIA and California regulations
• Participate and testify in administrative law and other legal proceedings related to laboratory sanctions; prepare documentation for enforcement actions
• Perform quality assurance and quality control activities; maintain organized records and prepare accurate, complete data packages and reports
• Complete mandatory CLIA and State training; assist supervisors with technical consultation, SOP preparation and presentation of research results
• Travel for day and overnight trips within California and out of state

REQUIREMENTS

Must-Have

• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licence - Generalist or Specialist - current and in good standing
• Bachelor's degree (college graduate) with a major in an appropriate scientific field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in one or more of: field consultation in clinical/public health laboratories; supervision of professional laboratory staff or service as a laboratory director; staff specialist work in technical areas of clinical/public health laboratory sciences
• Working knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures and policies, and of federal (CLIA) and State regulations
• No current or unresolved adverse actions by the State licensing authority
• Ability to complete CLIA prerequisite, Basic and Post-Basics training and obtain final sign-off before surveying independently
• Ability to travel for day and overnight trips in California and out of state
• Eligibility to complete Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) and reside/work within the continental United States

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