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Clinical Lab Scientist I - WD

Quest Diagnostics·Los Angeles, California

$48 - $53/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 3 days ago
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Clinical Lab Scientist I - WD · $48 - $53/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • At the median vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Los Angeles, California ($47.84/hr, n=342)
  • 475 similar openings in the Los Angeles area · median $47.84/hr
  • 62 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
$13.00/hr · p10p90 · $200/hr
this role: $47.75/hrmedian $47.84/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 342 posted allied health roles in Los Angeles, California rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about level with the Los Angeles, California median for allied health roles.

The Clinical Lab Scientist is responsible for preparing reagents, evaluating specimen acceptability, and performing accurate laboratory testing. They must also maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment while ensuring all results are documented and reported according to established protocols.

Clinical Lab Scientist I - WD - West Hills, CA

Department

Clinical Lab - Immunology - Main

Schedule

  • Tuesday to
  • Saturday, 4:00
  • AM to 12:30 PM

Pay range

$47.75 - $53.10 / hour

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!

As the world’s leading clinical laboratory, Quest Diagnostics played a central role in the national response to COVID-19. Our nearly 50,000 employees banded together to support each other and the thousands of patients we serve every day. We prioritized the health and safety of our frontline workers, enabled timely and effective decision-making and collaborated with each other across functions.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$48 - $53/hr
Location
Los Angeles, California
Posted
Sep 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
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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...

IndustryMedical and Diagnostic Laboratories
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Responsibilities

Job Duties

  • Prepares and tests new reagents or controls and evaluates their usefulness based on standard criteria.
  • Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria in testing procedures.
  • Accurately enters results of testing. Checks the computer review reports to monitor accurate reporting of laboratory results.
  • Evaluates the acceptability of routine analysis prior to releasing patient reports. Takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.
  • Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment and properly documenting actions taken based on approved schedule.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • A Bachelors of Science degree in medical technology or biological sciences from an accredited college or university.
  • A current California state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license to perform laboratory testing.
  • Zero to three year's direct experience in a laboratory setting.

MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Lab Scientist, Med Tech, Medical Technologist, CLS, Clinical Lab Scientist

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.

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.

Market context

California CLS roles stay tightly licensed

Clinical Laboratory Scientist I roles in California are typically in steady demand because hospitals and labs need licensed staff to support testing, quality control, and turnaround times. These positions are competitive because employers usually require a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license plus a relevant science degree, and the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your license status and match your coursework and lab experience to the posting.

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