<p>Marin Health in Greenbrae, California is recruiting a travel Clinical Lab Scientist — Generalist or Microbiology — to join its hospital laboratory team. This assignment offers a structured four-day, 10-hour shift schedule with rotating weekends, delivering strong work-life balance alongside a highly competitive total compensation package. The position is ideal for an experienced CLS professional ready to contribute immediately in a fast-paced, full-service hospital laboratory environment in one of the most desirable regions in the country.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base pay rate of $40/hr plus a $1,000 weekly stipend — totaling approximately $2,600 gross per week</li> <li>Travel assignment with competitive total compensation structure</li> <li>Personalized onboarding support to ensure a smooth transition into the assignment</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with placement</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter advocacy with consistent communication throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based laboratory setting at Marin Health, a full-service acute care facility in Greenbrae, CA</li> <li>Generalist scope: performs a wide range of diagnostic laboratory tests across multiple disciplines</li> <li>Emphasis on accurate, timely results to directly support patient care decisions</li> <li>Schedule: four 10-hour days per week with rotating weekend coverage</li> <li>No travel required during the assignment — on-site position at a single facility</li> <li>Collaborative environment requiring effective communication with multidisciplinary healthcare teams</li> <li>Fast-paced, high-attention-to-detail work environment with independent workflow expectations</li> <li>Strong quality control standards and laboratory testing protocol adherence required</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license — required at time of placement</li> <li>ASCP or HEW certification 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 CLS Generalist in a hospital or diagnostic laboratory setting preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in laboratory testing procedures and quality control protocols</li> <li>Ability to work independently and efficiently under the demands of a high-volume clinical laboratory</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Greenbrae is a scenic community in Marin County, situated just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge — offering immediate access to world-class dining, culture, and urban amenities while maintaining a quieter, residential feel. Marin County is consistently ranked among the most livable counties in the United States, with exceptional public schools, abundant outdoor recreation including Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Tamalpais State Park, and miles of bay and coastal trails. The cost of living reflects the premium of the Bay Area, but the lifestyle, natural beauty, and professional environment make this one of the most sought-after placement locations in California.</p>