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Clinical Lab Scientist Microbiology - Short Hour

Sutter Health·Livermore, California

$70 - $98/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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Executes pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory procedures to provide accurate results for disease diagnosis and monitoring. Performs complex testing, phlebotomy, and quality assurance while adhering to safety and privacy regulations.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization

  • SSL-Sutter
  • Shared
  • Lab-Bay
  • Position
  • Overview: ***This position will be 8 hours per week (16 hours per two week pay period), rotating every other Saturday and Sunday.
  • The shift time is 3:00 - 11:30pm***

Executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner.

Maintains competence to perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease.

Performs a variety of basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate or high complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - CLIA).

If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate or high complexity testing and other duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion.

Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing.

Job Description

  • ***This position will be 8 hours per week (16 hours per two week pay period), rotating every other Saturday and Sunday. The shift time is 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm**
  • EDUCATION: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma Bachelor's degree provided prior to start date

Certification & licensure

  • CMS-Clinical Microbiologist Scientist
  • License
  • CLS-Clinical
  • Lab
  • Scientist
  • Generalist
  • SKILLS
  • AND
  • KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas; examples: Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis and Transfusion Service. Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties. Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors
  • Workflow
  • Management
  • Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) Fluctuations in volume; 2) Unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) Shift-to-Shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) Specimen integrity issues; 6) Regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc. Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients. Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes. These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
  • Job
  • Shift:
  • Evenings
  • Schedule:
  • Short
  • Hour
  • Shift
  • Hours: 8
  • Days of the
  • Week:
  • Variable
  • Weekend
  • Requirements: Rotating Weekends, Saturday, Sunday

Benefits

No Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 8 Employee Status: Short Hour Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $69.88 to $97.82 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and licensure as a Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist. Must demonstrate technical competence in clinical specialty areas and the ability to manage laboratory workflows effectively.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Assurance
  • Problem Solving
  • Workflow Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Phlebotomy
  • Specimen Processing
  • Microbiology
  • Patient Interaction
  • Transfusion Service
  • Blood Inventory Management
  • CLIA Testing

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$70 - $98/hr
Location
Livermore, California
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

California microbiology lab roles stay competitive

In California, short-hour Clinical Lab Scientist Microbiology roles are often sought in hospitals and reference labs that need flexible coverage for specimen processing and organism identification. These positions are competitive because employers look for licensure, strong technical competence in microbiology, and the ability to keep lab workflows moving efficiently. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your licensure and recent microbiology experience before applying.