<p>A travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist is needed for a night-shift assignment at a hospital in Arcata, California. This is a generalist CLS role with a required blood bank component, operating on a 7-days-on / 7-days-off schedule that delivers a genuine two-week rhythm and strong work-life balance. The position offers a clearly stated pay package with overtime rates and a first-week mobility bonus, making it a competitive travel engagement on California's scenic North Coast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base pay rate of $30.00/hr with overtime at $44.00/hr</li> <li>Weekly gross of approximately $2,200</li> <li>$250 mobility bonus paid in the first week of the assignment</li> <li>Travel (locum/contract) engagement with personalized onboarding support</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based clinical laboratory setting in Arcata, CA</li> <li>Night shift position covering 12-hour shifts</li> <li>7 consecutive nights on followed by 7 consecutive days off — a consistent, predictable schedule</li> <li>Generalist CLS scope covering the full breadth of laboratory disciplines</li> <li>Blood bank procedures are a core component of daily responsibilities, requiring demonstrated proficiency</li> <li>High emphasis on accuracy, turnaround time, and patient safety in all laboratory operations</li> <li>Adherence to established laboratory safety standards and institutional protocols</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) license required</li> <li>Blood bank experience required — must be able to perform blood banking procedures accurately and efficiently</li> <li>CLS generalist proficiency across core laboratory disciplines</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a closely related field preferred</li> <li>Prior experience in a hospital-based clinical laboratory environment preferred</li> <li>TB clearance completed within the past 12 months required prior to start</li> <li>Ability to commit to 12-hour night shifts on a 7-on/7-off rotation</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Arcata is a small, vibrant college city on California's Humboldt County coast, anchored by Humboldt State University and surrounded by old-growth redwood forests, pristine beaches, and Humboldt Bay. The area draws outdoor enthusiasts with world-class hiking, kayaking, surfing, and birding, all within minutes of town. Cost of living is moderate relative to most of coastal California, and the community has a strong local arts and food culture that makes extended travel assignments genuinely enjoyable. San Francisco is approximately five hours south, offering a major metropolitan hub for travel on days off.</p>