(CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist Intern

Community Health System • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

Community Regional Medical Center is the largest of our three main hospitals and the flagship hospital of the Central Valley. This academic-affiliated, Level 1 Trauma Center features one of the largest and busiest emergency departments in California as well as a comprehensive burn center. Opportunities for you! Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions Great food options with on-demand ordering Free parking and electric charging Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page. This will be a year internship (52 weeks) to learn the skills of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in order to be eligible to take a Board of Registry (BOR) exam that is acceptable for the California State CLS license. The CLS intern will rotate through each laboratory section as outlined by California for the internship under the direction of a licensed CLS. CLS Interns will be responsible to learn the duties as outlined in each section but cannot release results. At the completion of the year internship, the intern is considered a “GRADUATE CLS” and must take and successfully pass the BOR exam within three months from the internship graduation date.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical or Biological Science or Medical Technology.
• Must have successfully completed the required Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and California education requirements such as Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, and Physics.
• California Laboratory Scientist Training License (CLST) issued by the State of California.

Responsibilities

• The CLS intern will rotate through each laboratory section as outlined by California for the internship under the direction of a licensed CLS.
• CLS Interns will be responsible to learn the duties as outlined in each section but cannot release results.
• At the completion of the year internship, the intern is considered a “GRADUATE CLS” and must take and successfully pass the BOR exam within three months from the internship graduation date.

Benefits

• Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
• Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
• Great food options with on-demand ordering
• Free parking and electric charging
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern