Clinical Lab Scientist

Mercy General Hospital·Sacramento, California

$67 - $78/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

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Clinical Lab Scientist · $67 - $78/hr

How this role compares

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+26% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Sacramento, California ($53.36/hr, n=563)

$0.60/hr · p10p90 · $539/hr

this role: $66.98/hrmedian $53.36/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 563 posted healthcare roles in Sacramento, California rates. This role sits in the 62nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 26% above the Sacramento, California median for similar positions.

Perform complex laboratory tests across various disciplines including hematology, chemistry, and microbiology to support patient diagnosis. Operate and maintain laboratory instruments while ensuring accurate results and strict adherence to quality control and regulatory standards.

Where You’ll Work Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California.

Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology.

Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community.

One Mission.

One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Clinical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.Every day you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.).

You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Demonstrates competency in age-specific patient testing for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients Properly identifies patient, sample, and/or result and maintains sample integrity throughout the analytical and reporting process Performs technical procedures accurately, correlating technical data and evaluating results for reasonableness, and maintaining required documentation Job Requirements Required Bachelors Other degree in biological science, or US military equivalent California Clinical Lab Scientist license 1-3 years 1 year Internship in a hospital clinical laboratory

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a biological science or US military equivalent. Must hold a valid California Clinical Lab Scientist license and have 1-3 years of experience, including a hospital clinical laboratory internship.

bachelor degree
Problem-solving
Regulatory adherence
Microbiology
Chemistry
Hematology
Attention to detail
Quality control
Data analysis
Instrument maintenance
Laboratory testing
Diagnostic testing
Specimen analysis

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $67 - $78/hr
Location: Sacramento, California
Posted: Aug 3, 2026
Closes: Aug 3, 2027
Application: Employer website

California lab roles stay consistently competitive

Clinical Lab Scientist positions in California are typically in steady demand because hospitals and diagnostic labs rely on licensed staff to support timely testing and patient care. These roles are competitive because employers look for a California Clinical Laboratory License, a four-year degree, independent work habits, and strong manual dexterity. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then prepare to show your license status and hands-on lab experience in your application.