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Clinical Lab Scientist
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : 53.68-63.23 HOUR
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, CLS, performs moderate and high complexity testing in areas of Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology and Urinalysis following established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis and result reporting for patient specimens. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist may be required to rotate in other departments, work weekends and Holidays and cover other shifts as supervisor determines need.
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- CA CLS
- Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications
Preferred Skills:
- One year acute care hospital experience preferred.
Special Skills:
- Above average communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt to workload demands and function efficiently during difficult or emergency situations.
- Ability to maintain and operate laboratory equipment.
- Must have medical terminology, basic computer terminology and data entry skills.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds, 48 licensed critical care beds, 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites, and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition, we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center, the Lauren Small Children's Center including the area's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Family Care Center, a Level II NICU, the Sarvanand Heart, and Brain Center with Kern County's first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite, the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics, and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1956. Click here to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.
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Frequently asked questions
Clinical Lab Scientists at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital must adapt to fluctuating patient volumes, especially on weekends. They efficiently prioritize testing in blood bank, hematology, and microbiology while maintaining strict quality controls, ensuring timely results even during high-demand or emergency scenarios.
Clinical Lab Scientists typically hold state licensure and engage in higher complexity testing across multiple disciplines, unlike technicians who may focus on routine tasks. In California, CLS roles demand proficiency in medical terminology, data entry, and equipment operation, emphasizing comprehensive analytical and interpretative skills.
Yes, California mandates a CLS license, reflecting state-specific regulatory standards. Additionally, Bakersfield employers often prefer candidates with acute care hospital experience, aligning with the high-acuity environment at facilities like Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.
Beyond the essential California CLS license, certifications in specialized areas like microbiology or hematology can enhance candidacy. Catholic Health Initiatives values candidates who demonstrate adaptability and strong communication skills, which complement technical credentials.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers a multidisciplinary environment with access to advanced equipment such as bi-plane interventional suites and pediatric ICU labs. This setting provides CLS professionals with diverse case exposure and opportunities to contribute to a community-focused healthcare mission.
The organization supports skill expansion through rotational assignments across departments like coagulation and serology. This fosters broad expertise development, positioning Clinical Lab Scientists for leadership roles or specialization within a large, respected healthcare network.
Bakersfield shows steady demand for Clinical Lab Scientists due to its sizable healthcare infrastructure. While competition exists, the presence of specialized centers like the stroke and cardiac units creates niche openings, making local roles distinct from broader California markets.
Clinical Lab Scientists in Bakersfield typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, reflecting regional cost of living and healthcare sector standards. Those with acute care experience or additional certifications may command salaries toward the higher end of this spectrum.
Professionals encounter complex testing demands across multiple lab disciplines while balancing workload peaks, including weekends and holidays. Maintaining accuracy amidst urgent specimen processing requires strong organizational skills and the ability to operate diverse laboratory instruments effectively.