Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - Contract
About The Position
We are seeking a contract Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) with an active California CLS license to support a short-term project within our Clinical Operations team. This is a 1–2 month contract role, with flexibility for full-time or part-time work during standard business hours. The position may offer potential for extension or conversion to a full-time role based on project needs and performance. This role focuses on executing clinical trial laboratory workflows, performing high-complexity molecular testing, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a CLIA-certified environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) and a strong commitment to quality and advancing clinical research.
Requirements
- Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license (required)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Molecular Biology, or a related field
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory or clinical research setting
- Hands-on experience with NGS workflows (library prep, sequencing, QC)
- Experience with clinical assay validation (required)
- Strong knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and GCP regulations
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, regulated environment
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Perform high-complexity molecular assays, including NGS-based testing, in accordance with CLIA/CAP standards
- Conduct sample quality control (QC) and library QC
- Prepare sequencing libraries using validated protocols
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain Illumina sequencing platforms
- Review, analyze, and validate laboratory data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
- Maintain thorough and audit-ready documentation to support regulatory requirements
- Ensure adherence to GCP, GLP, CLIA, and CAP guidelines
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external sponsors to ensure protocol adherence
- Support clinical trial workflows and timelines
- Contribute to regulatory submissions as needed
- Assist in the development, validation, and implementation of new clinical assays
- Perform quality control procedures to ensure data integrity
- Participate in quality assurance (QA) and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laboratory methods and procedures
- Contribute to creation and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Ensure a clean, organized laboratory environment in compliance with GLP standards
- Assist team members with daily laboratory operations as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
