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Centstone HC

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Arcata, CA · On-site

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Location: Arcata, California Pay Rate: $ 1700 To $ 1900/ Week Contract: 13 Weeks Schedule: Night Shift | Wednesday-Tuesday Rotation Experience: Minimum 3 years required ...

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How much do exempt clinical laboratory scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for exempt clinical laboratory scientist in the United States is $94,420.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an exempt clinical laboratory scientist?

An Exempt Clinical Laboratory Scientist is a professional who performs complex laboratory tests on patient samples to help diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. The term 'exempt' typically refers to their status under labor laws, meaning they are salaried employees who are not eligible for overtime pay. These scientists are trained to operate advanced lab equipment, analyze test results, and ensure that laboratory practices meet regulatory standards. They often work in hospitals, research facilities, or diagnostic laboratories, and may also be responsible for supervising lab personnel and maintaining quality control.

What are some common challenges faced by exempt clinical laboratory scientists and how can they be managed?

Exempt Clinical Laboratory Scientists often encounter challenges such as managing high sample volumes, ensuring accuracy under tight deadlines, and staying updated with evolving laboratory technology and protocols. Balancing these demands requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Regular training, effective communication with colleagues, and utilizing laboratory information systems can help mitigate these challenges and maintain a high standard of patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an exempt clinical laboratory scientist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Exempt Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you need a bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related field, along with a valid CLS license and a strong understanding of laboratory techniques and regulations. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), automated analyzers, and quality control protocols is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication set outstanding professionals apart in this role. These skills and qualifications ensure the accurate and timely analysis of clinical samples, which is critical for patient diagnosis and treatment.

What is the difference between Exempt Clinical Laboratory Scientist vs Clinical Laboratory Technician?

AspectExempt Clinical Laboratory ScientistClinical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in medical technology or related field, certification (e.g., ASCP)Associate's degree or post-secondary training, often no certification required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, diagnostic labs, research facilitiesHospitals, clinics, smaller labs
Job ResponsibilitiesPerforming complex tests, analyzing results, supervising lab activitiesPreparing samples, running routine tests, assisting technologists

Exempt Clinical Laboratory Scientists typically hold a bachelor's degree and certification, performing advanced testing and supervising lab work. Clinical Laboratory Technicians usually have an associate's degree and assist with routine tasks. Both roles are essential in diagnostic labs but differ in education, responsibilities, and certification requirements.

Is there a shortage of exempt clinical laboratory scientists?

Exempt clinical laboratory scientists are in demand due to ongoing staffing needs in healthcare and diagnostic laboratories. The profession requires specialized skills, certification, and often experience, which can influence job availability; shortages may vary by region and facility type.
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Infographic showing various Exempt Clinical Laboratory Scientist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,420 per year, or $45.4 per hour.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Bethesda, MD • On-site

$85K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support the Department of Pathology, Microbiology by performing clinical laboratory tests and analyses.

  • Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot testing instruments and perform quality control procedures.

  • Conduct proficiency testing to ensure compliance with national accreditation standards.

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Job description

About the Position: This position supports the Department of Pathology, Microbiology at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.
Full time position, 1st shift (8 hours) within 6:00am-4:30pm (0600-1630), rotating weekend/holidays. No travel/on-call. Not eligible for telework.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.Qualifications:Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Clinical Laboratory Scientist:
A. A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
OR
B. At least a full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post- bachelor's certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology.
OR
C. A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids. This combination of education and experience must have provided knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of study described in A or B above. All science and mathematics courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college or university.
  • Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test development, or medical research program experience that provided an understanding of the methods and techniques applied in performing professional clinical laboratory work. Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State licensing body is a good indication that the quality of experience is acceptable.
Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0644 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements below:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing highly technical Infectious Disease analyses in Bacteriology, Serology, Molecular Diagnostics, Virology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology or Parasitology within a Microbiology/Infectious Disease Laboratory; setting up/monitoring quality controls; troubleshooting/performing maintenance on testing instruments; and performing proficiency testing for national accreditation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Certification: Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT) or other board or registry deemed comparable by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (OASD(HA)) or their designee as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/CLS) is preferred.Education:FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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