Clinical Lab Scientist I, SSB Clinical Laboratories - FT - Night

Cedars-Sinai·Los Angeles, California

$40 - $61/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 24 days ago

Practice for this role

Clinical Lab Scientist I, SSB Clinical Laboratories - FT - Night · $40 - $61/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+4% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Los Angeles, California ($38.00/hr, n=2265)

$1.00/hr · p10p90 · $413/hr

this role: $39.66/hrmedian $38.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 2,265 posted healthcare roles in Los Angeles, California rates. This role sits in the 52nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 4% above the Los Angeles, California median for similar positions.

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I performs routine laboratory tests and technically complex assays under the direction of senior staff. They are responsible for operating and maintaining equipment, documenting quality control, and verifying test results.

Make a difference every single day!

At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve.

Above all, we share a real passion for helping others.

Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other.

This is just one of the many reasons U.S.

News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service.

From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have great resources to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS I) is an entry level position that functions under the direction of senior technical personnel.

Responsibilities include performing routine laboratory tests and may include some technically complex assays.

The CLS I’s activities include operating and maintaining test equipment, performing, and documenting QC, recognizing, and responding to problems, and verifying and reporting test results.

Additional duties include general support functions necessary for the routine operation of the laboratory.

Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the developmental issues of the patient population(s) being served.

Qualifications

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related science. California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited license appropriate for the area of responsibility. Physical Demands: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional walking and bending; occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds for distances to 10 feet. Frequent use of computer keyboards, monitors, and telephones. Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including telephones, beepers, fire alarms, mechanical failure alarms. Near visual acuity including color differentiation. Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients, and other customers.

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $40 - $61/hr
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posted: Aug 14, 2026
Application: Employer website

California Clinical Lab Scientist Night-Shift Context

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist roles typically require both a relevant baccalaureate degree and an active California CLS or limited license, making licensure readiness an important hiring factor. Night-shift positions may be competitive because they combine specialized laboratory responsibilities with less traditional hours; review the USD 39.66–61.47 hourly range and confirm your license status before applying. Requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time.