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Clinical Lab Scientist II - Sacramento

Thermo Fisher Scientific·Sacramento, California

$80,000 - $112,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly
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2-5 yrs
·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Perform complex laboratory analysis and quality control for molecular and NGS testing. Maintain laboratory equipment, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide training and mentoring to other personnel.

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Description

As a Clinical Scientist II, you will contribute to scientific discovery through precise laboratory analysis and quality control. You'll perform complex laboratory procedures, ensure accurate instrument operation, and maintain high standards of documentation in our clinical facilities. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to molecular and NGS testing while training and mentoring other laboratory personnel. You'll be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, participating in proficiency testing, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality assurance policies. In our clinical laboratory environment, you'll collaborate with colleagues while maintaining critical inventory and documentation standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience, preferably in high-complexity molecular or NGS testing
  • Preferred Fields of Study: Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or related field
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license (Generalist or CGMBS)
  • Proficiency in laboratory information systems, data analysis software, and complex instrumentation
  • Demonstrated expertise in sample processing, analysis, and result reporting
  • Strong understanding of good laboratory practices (GLP) and regulatory compliance
  • Excellence in documentation practices and quality control procedures
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to train and mentor laboratory personnel
  • Physical capability to:
  • Handle infectious agents and hazardous materials safely
  • Lift up to 40 pounds
  • Perform precise manual operations with laboratory equipment
  • Distinguish colors for analysis
  • Stand/sit for extended periods
  • Reach overhead and low cabinets for supplies
  • Strong inventory management skills
  • Ability to respond to equipment alarms and maintain laboratory safety protocols

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $80,000.00–$112,000.00.

  • 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit

https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards [https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards]

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$80,000 - $112,000/yr
Locations
Sacramento, California; West Sacramento, California
Posted
Jun 25, 2026
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Hiring organization

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryBiotechnology Research
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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