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Clinical Lab Scientist I

Quest Diagnostics·San Juan Capistrano, California

$40 - $56/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

The position is responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures. It specifically supports the Spec Chem - LCMSMS department.

Clinical Lab Scientist I - San Juan Capistrano, CA, Thursday to Monday, 2

  • 00
  • PM to 10:30 PM

Department - Spec Chem - LCMSMS - Clinical Laboratory

Pay range

$40.00 - $56.44 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits

  • information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
  • Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
  • Best-in-class well-being programs
  • Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
  • healthyMINDS mental health program
  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time
  • 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
  • FinFit financial coaching and services
  • 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Annual incentive plans
  • Matching gifts program
  • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • and so much more!

This position is accountable for performing clinical laboratory testing, following all applicable policies and procedures.

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or life/physical sciences and a current State Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. Candidates should have zero to three years of laboratory experience and the ability to perform repetitive physical tasks.

  • bachelor degree
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Typing
  • Laboratory Automation
  • Clinical Laboratory Testing
  • LCMSMS

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$40 - $56/hr
Location
San Juan Capistrano, California
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care...

Salary listed on 653 jobs
IndustryMedical and Diagnostic Laboratories
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

California Clinical Lab Scientist demand stays steady

Clinical Lab Scientist I roles in California are typically driven by ongoing hospital and diagnostic lab staffing needs, especially in settings that rely on timely testing and quality control. Competition is often shaped by licensure status, hands-on lab experience, and familiarity with regulated workflows. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license and tailor your application to the specific testing environment.

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