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Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (Generalist or Microbiology)

Medical Edge Recruitment · Recruiter

Unknown Greenbrae, CA Locums
$2,600,000 – $2,600,000
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<p>Marin Health in Greenbrae, California is recruiting a travel Clinical Lab Scientist — Generalist to join its hospital laboratory team on a stable, structured assignment. This role offers broad diagnostic scope across a full generalist bench in a well-regarded Marin County medical center, paired with a compelling total compensation package and a predictable four-day schedule. The position is ideal for an experienced CLS ready to step into a high-functioning lab environment with minimal ramp-up time.</p>

<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Total gross compensation of approximately $2,600 per week, structured as $40/hr base rate plus a $1,000 weekly stipend</li> <li>Travel/contract assignment with personalized onboarding support to ensure a smooth transition into the role</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with the assignment</li> <li>Consistent communication and dedicated advocate support throughout the engagement</li> <li>No travel required during the assignment — on-site position at a single facility</li> </ul>

<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full generalist bench scope: performs a wide range of diagnostic laboratory tests across multiple disciplines</li> <li>Emphasis on accurate, timely results to directly support acute patient care decisions</li> <li>Schedule: four 10-hour days per week with rotating weekend coverage — a structured, balanced workweek</li> <li>Fast-paced hospital laboratory environment requiring independent, efficient workflow management</li> <li>Collaborative setting with cross-functional communication alongside clinical care teams</li> <li>Strong quality control standards and adherence to established laboratory testing procedures</li> <li>Facility: Marin Health, a hospital-based laboratory in Greenbrae, CA serving the Marin County patient population</li> </ul>

<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license — required at time of assignment start</li> <li>Certification from ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or HEW — required</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a closely related field — preferred</li> <li>Prior experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Generalist in a hospital or diagnostic laboratory setting — preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in laboratory testing procedures, quality control, and independent bench operation</li> <li>Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration</li> </ul>

<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Greenbrae is a residential community in Marin County, situated just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge — one of the most scenic and sought-after regions in Northern California. Marin County offers an exceptional quality of life: world-class outdoor recreation in Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Tamalpais State Park, and the Marin Headlands, alongside highly rated schools, a vibrant dining and arts scene, and easy access to the broader Bay Area. The cost of living reflects the desirability of the region, but the compensation structure of this assignment is calibrated accordingly for traveling clinicians.</p>