Travel Laboratory Clinical laboratory Scientist Job

TLC Healthforce•San Luis Obispo, CA

About The Position

Step into a dynamic opportunity as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist with our nationwide traveling program, launching on February 9, 2026. In this role, you’ll bring precision, curiosity, and teamwork to hospital and reference laboratories across California and beyond, turning complex specimens into reliable data that informs patient care. Your expertise will help ensure accurate test results, timely diagnoses, and the highest standards of quality and safety. As you travel, you’ll not only advance your technical skills—from immunoassays to molecular testing and automated instrumentation—but also expand your professional network, collaborate with diverse teams, and make meaningful impacts on patient outcomes. This program values your autonomy and your dedication to excellence, while also providing structure and support that makes every assignment clear and rewarding. And if you’re looking to enjoy what California has to offer, this role sits in beautiful San Luis Obispo, with opportunities to explore the state’s scenic coastline, redwood forests, and vibrant inland communities between assignments. Situated in the heart of California’s Central Coast, San Luis Obispo offers a balanced blend of warmth, natural beauty, and small-town charm. You’ll enjoy an inviting climate, safe neighborhoods, and easy access to stunning beaches, rolling vineyards, scenic hikes, and a thriving arts scene. The area is renowned for quality of life, culinary innovations, and outdoor recreation—from hiking along rugged bluff trails to kayaking along protected bays. The program also provides the option to work in multiple U.S. locations, delivering the chance to broaden your regional perspective, experience different laboratory environments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across diverse healthcare settings. Whether you’re navigating tranquil coastal towns or fast-paced metropolitan labs, you’ll find opportunities to build lasting professional relationships, refine your leadership capabilities, and cultivate a well-rounded portfolio of clinical laboratory expertise. The travel aspect means ongoing exposure to instruments, methodologies, and workflows that keep you at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, all while enjoying a supportive community that respects your work-life balance. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist on this traveling assignment, your core responsibilities will center on delivering accurate and timely laboratory testing across a range of high-complexity platforms. You’ll perform, review, and optimize modality-specific analyses in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and molecular testing as applicable, ensuring strict adherence to CLIA, CAP, and local regulatory standards. You’ll interpret results within established reference ranges, document and communicate critical values, and collaborate with clinicians and nursing staff to support patient-centered care. In this multi-site role, you’ll adapt to varied laboratory information systems, contribute to SOP updates, participate in proficiency testing, and mentor junior techs where opportunities arise. The program emphasizes professional growth through cross-credentialing, on-site training, and targeted skill development across platforms. A supportive framework surrounds you as you navigate temporary assignments. You’ll have structured onboarding, comprehensive orientation to each lab’s protocols, and ongoing access to compliance and quality resources. The company commits to your career advancement by offering specialized training tracks, opportunities to pursue additional certifications, and transparent pathways toward expanded responsibilities within the laboratory sciences. The environment is built on collaboration, respect for diverse clinical perspectives, and a culture that prioritizes your well-being as a professional in a demanding but rewarding field. Our organization is grounded in empowering staff to reach their career potential while maintaining a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. We believe in recognizing expertise, investing in continuous education, and providing transparent feedback that helps you grow. The culture emphasizes integrity, patient-first care, and teamwork across disciplines, with leadership devoted to ensuring you have the resources and mentorship needed to excel. We celebrate curiosity, resilience, and a proactive approach to quality improvement, striving to create a workplace where every scientist feels valued, heard, and capable of making a measurable impact on patient outcomes and laboratory excellence. If you’re ready to advance your clinical laboratory science career through dynamic, multi-site travel that blends scientific rigor with real-world patient impact, apply today. Join a company that values your contributions, supports your professional development, and offers meaningful opportunities to expand your expertise across laboratory disciplines. Start your journey on February 9, 2026, and discover how your skills can shape diagnostics, elevate patient care, and open doors to new locations and experiences.

Responsibilities

specimen accessioning and accession management
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation
comprehensive quality control and quality assurance
validation of new methods
troubleshooting instrument issues
rapid escalation of any abnormal findings
interpret results within established reference ranges
document and communicate critical values
collaborate with clinicians and nursing staff to support patient-centered care
adapt to varied laboratory information systems
contribute to SOP updates
participate in proficiency testing
mentor junior techs where opportunities arise

Benefits

competitive compensation framework, including a weekly pay range of $1,851–$1,937
potential for a performance bonus
housing assistance to ease relocation
Extension opportunities are available for successful placements
robust, 24/7 support while traveling with the company, including access to a dedicated travel nurse and lab support desk, trip coordination, risk management guidance, and immediate assistance for any on-the-road needs
structured onboarding
comprehensive orientation to each lab’s protocols
ongoing access to compliance and quality resources
specialized training tracks
opportunities to pursue additional certifications
transparent pathways toward expanded responsibilities within the laboratory sciences
Referral Bonus Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required