Travel Laboratory Clinical laboratory Scientist Job

Embark on a dynamic journey as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist on a travel assignment in California Arcata with opportunities across locations in the United States. Bring your mastery of diagnostic testing to support patient care elevate lab operations and collaborate across teams. This role blends scientific excellence with the thrill of exploration allowing you to contribute meaningfully while discovering new communities and landscapesfrom the towering redwood groves to the rugged coastline that define Northern California. Arcata offers a welcoming college-town atmosphere vibrant arts and dining scenes and easy access to outdoor adventures making every shift purposeful and memorable. For professionals who crave broader horizons the program also opens doors to assignments across the U.S. expanding your professional network and enriching your expertise while you shape the future of laboratory medicine.

Location Benefits: Working in Arcata situates you in a region celebrated for natural beauty temperate climate and a strong sense of community. Youll enjoy the balance of a smaller-city feel with access to the amenities culture and educational resources of a university town. The area provides a supportive environment for professional focus and personal well-being with nearby coastal vistas scenic trails and seasonal outdoor activities that refresh your perspective between shifts. Beyond Arcata youll have the possibility to take assignments across diverse states experiencing different hospital ecosystems instrumentation and workflows. This blend of local stability and national mobility means you can build a robust resume while cultivating a broad professional network and a wealth of clinical experiences all while meeting guaranteed hours and a dependable weekly cadence.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Key responsibilities: As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist you will perform and supervise comprehensive laboratory testing across core disciplines including hematology clinical chemistry microbiology immunology and transfusion medicine. Youll ensure accurate specimen processing validate methodologies monitor quality control and calibration troubleshoot instrument issues review results for clinical relevance and communicate critical findings to the care team. Youll uphold regulatory compliance maintain accreditation standards and document procedures with precision. Collaboration with pathologists technologists and nursing staff ensures efficient workflows and timely reporting directly impacting diagnostic decisions and patient outcomes.
- Growth and advancement: This travel assignment is designed to accelerate your professional development by exposing you to a variety of instrumentation protocols and laboratory information systems. Youll have opportunities to mentor junior staff participate in process improvement initiatives and broaden your expertise across specialties. With extended or multiple-duration assignments you can cultivate leadership skills expand your scope of practice and position yourself for higher-responsibility roles in hospital networks nationwide.
- Benefits and incentives: Competitive weekly pay ranges from $2230 to $2316 reflecting expertise shift patterns and tenure. A welcome bonus recognizes your commitment while housing assistance helps ease relocation logistics. Opportunities for contract extensions allow you to continue contributing your skills beyond an initial addition to the core compensation youll gain access to comprehensive benefits travel stipends if applicable and a supportive culture that values your professional contributions.
- Support and security: The program provides 24/7 support for traveling clinicians ensuring you have real-time assistance with logistics clinical questions or any on-the-road needs. Youll receive dedicated assistance from onboarding through completion including credentialing support safety resources and a responsive help desk that facilitates smooth transitions between assignments. With guaranteed hours totaling 40 per week you can plan confidently maintain work-life balance and focus on delivering high-quality laboratory results.

Company Values: Our organization is founded on empowering staff to advance tactically and boldly. We prioritize a culture of continuous learning collaboration and respect recognizing that skilled Laboratory Scientists are the backbone of effective patient care. Youll join a community that values curiosity integrity and service offering structured career development access to ongoing education and a work environment that supports well-being and professional fulfillment. The emphasis on mentorship transparent feedback and constructive opportunities ensures you feel valued as you grow with the company wherever your assignments take you.

Call to Action: If youre ready to elevate your expertise expand your professional footprint and contribute meaningfully to patient care while exploring remarkable places this is your moment. Apply now to begin a journey that blends scientific rigor with adventure supported by a company that prioritizes your growth and well-being. Start your path on 11/19/2025 with a assignment designed for multiple weeks and guaranteed 40 hours per week and discover how your skills can shape the future of laboratory medicine across the United States.

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About TLC Nursing
TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs LPNs CNAs and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

ShiftShield Traveler Protection
ShiftShield protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1000 per referral no employment required.

EEO Statement
TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.