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Quest Diagnostics·Los Angeles, California
Clinical Lab Scientist I - WD · $48 - $53/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 342 posted allied health roles in Los Angeles, California rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.
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
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$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.
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.
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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.
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Market context
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.