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Softpath

Lab Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

Ability to provide monthly night deployment testing support and weekly evening support on-demand from the lab to align with maintenance windows and release cycles (typically 24 hours per release)

Triage

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLA) Allied

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$49.57/hr

We are looking for a Travel Clinical Lab Scientist Allied for a great Travel allied job in La Jolla ... Shift: 8 hours, night Travel Laboratory: Clinical Laboratory Scientist La Jolla Location: La Jolla ...

Wipro Limited

Lab Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$80K - $173K/yr

Ability to provide monthly night deployment testing support and weekly evening support on-demand from the lab to align with maintenance windows and release cycles (typically 2-4 hours per release)

Community Health System

Cath Lab Rad Tech

Clovis, CA

$48.61 - $61.86/hr

Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential * Free Continuing Education and ... We are looking for Cath Lab Rad Techs (IR Tech) to join our growing Clovis Community Cath Lab team!

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How much do night lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for night lab in California is $22.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $23.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a night laboratory technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Night Laboratory Technician, you need a solid understanding of laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and typically an associate or bachelor's degree in a scientific field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data management systems, and adherence to quality control standards are essential. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently during off-hours are important soft skills. These competencies ensure accurate results, maintain lab safety, and support efficient, reliable operations during nighttime shifts.

What is a night lab?

A Night Lab typically refers to a laboratory that operates during nighttime hours, allowing for scientific experiments, research, or testing to be conducted outside of regular daytime schedules. These labs are often found in medical, research, or educational settings where round-the-clock data collection or sample analysis is necessary. Night Labs are staffed by technicians, researchers, or students who work evening and overnight shifts to ensure continuous progress or monitoring. Working in a Night Lab may require flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently during nontraditional hours.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in a night lab, and how can they be managed?

Working in a Night Lab often involves unique challenges such as adjusting to overnight shifts, maintaining concentration during late hours, and quickly troubleshooting equipment issues when support staff may not be present. To manage these challenges, professionals typically follow strict sleep schedules, rely on strong communication with day-shift colleagues for smooth handovers, and develop a thorough understanding of lab protocols and equipment. Additionally, teamwork and clear documentation are crucial for ensuring that results remain consistent and accurate across shifts.

What is the difference between Night Lab vs Night Technician?

AspectNight LabNight Technician
Required CredentialsLaboratory science degree, certification may varyTechnical diploma or associate degree, certification often required
Work EnvironmentLaboratory setting, research or diagnostic labsLaboratory or clinical environment, hands-on technical work
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, research institutions, diagnostic labsHospitals, clinics, diagnostic labs
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Night Lab roles typically involve laboratory research or diagnostics with a focus on lab management and analysis, often requiring a science degree. Night Technicians perform technical tasks in labs or clinical settings, usually needing technical certifications or diplomas. Both roles operate during night shifts in similar environments, but Night Lab positions tend to be more research-oriented, while Night Technicians focus on technical procedures and equipment maintenance.

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Infographic showing various Night Lab job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $46,250 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Clinical Lab Scientist HLA Lab (Night Shift)

Stanford Health Care

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.
Night - 08 Hour (United States of America)
Stanford Blood Center's Histocompatibility Lab seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform highly complex human histocompatibility testing for organ transplantation in our serological laboratory.
This is an overnight shift, Mon-Fri, 1030pm - 7am. We offer a generous shift differential and excellent benefits.
This role requires your ability to think critically in a high complexity environment. An aptitude in this area, regardless of your laboratory background will make you a top candidate. Experience in HLA is a plus. However, we offer excellent training.
Highlights for this role include:
*Performs HLA antibody identification and crossmatching, including deceased donor workups.
*Test specimens, analyze, interpret, and report results. Investigate and report trends or shifts in quality control Perform troubleshooting of instrumentation and assay using procedure manuals and manufacturer's documentation.
*Function as an advanced technical resource for other CLS team members. *Perform complex assays and provide training and evaluations to technicians and other Clinical Laboratory Scientists.
*Participate in lab projects.
*Take a leading role in training more junior members of the team
REQUIREMENTS:
California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHS) license required. Out of state candidates qualify if MLS (ASCP) or CHT/CHS (ACHI) certified.
HLA experience is highly preferred
If no prior HLA experience, we will consider CLS (Generalists) with prior overnight shift experience
This is a Stanford Blood Center job.
A Brief Overview
Performs all the duties of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I. Investigates trends or shifts in quality control and report's to Supervisor or designee. Performs troubleshooting of instrumentation and assay problems using the procedure manuals, manufacturer's documentation. Function as an advanced technical resource for other CLS team members. Perform the most complex assays and provide training and evaluations to technicians and other Clinical Laboratory Scientists. Participate in lab projects. Takes a leading role in training CLS I. May act as designee in the absence of Supervisor. May perform federal regulatory responsibilities as General Supervisor defined in 42 CFR 493.1243 if delegated by the laboratory director.
Locations
Stanford Blood Center
What you will do
  • Perform all duties of CLS I.
  • Analyze and evaluate results and generate and evaluate clinical reports.
  • Serve as technical expert, technical resource, and/or point person for one or more specialized areas, instruments, or robots in the department.
  • Recognize problems with test methodology and instrument function. Initiate corrective action as needed.
  • Evaluate, validate, and optimize new assays and software; may evaluate new technologies and make recommendations on new acquisitions and/or upgrades of instrumentation or software.
  • Review quality assurance and quality control data and take corrective action for assigned area, as needed. Maintain documentation and assure that regulatory requirements are met.
  • Assist with training and mentoring of other Clinical Laboratory Scientists, visitors, Residents and Fellows.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting of instrument and assay problems.
  • Maintain laboratory procedure manuals. Review SOPs and edit to correct or update them. Write new SOPs as needed.
  • May perform federal regulatory responsibilities as General Supervisor defined in 42 CFR 493.1243 if delegated by the laboratory director.
  • Comply with governmental regulations and Stanford Health Care and Blood Center policies regarding health and safety. Observe and support good health and safety practices.
  • Strictly observe privacy and security related policies, procedures and practices to preserve the integrity and confidentiality of medical and other sensitive information pertaining to donors, patients, research subjects, and employees. Act as a responsible information steward and treats information as sensitive and confidential in accordance with federal and state laws and with professional ethics, accreditation standards and legal requirements. Do not disclose protected health information inappropriately.
  • May be required to enter areas where other individuals work with human blood; potential may exist for unanticipated exposure to bloodborne pathogens by splash or spill.

Education Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or a life science Required

Experience Qualifications
  • 3+ years to 5 years of hands-on testing experience in a clinical and/or clinical histocompatibility lab Required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Advanced knowledge of all aspects of clinical sample testing in specific area(s) of expertise.
  • Advanced understanding of complex testing processes and underlying biology of the system.
  • Ability to independently interpret and synthesize results, from a wide variety of tests, correctly and quickly; and involve others at the appropriate time; may issue reports.
  • Advanced knowledge of laboratory information system/database and operation.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, verbally and in writing, with people of widely diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of collaborative group with diverse team members; contribute to a high-functioning team.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential.
  • Comply with governmental regulations and Stanford Health Care and Blood Center policies regarding health and safety. Observe and support good health and safety practices.
  • Strictly observe privacy and security related policies, procedures and practices to preserve the integrity and confidentiality of medical and other sensitive information pertaining to donors, patients, research subjects, and employees. Act as a responsible information steward and treats information as sensitive and confidential in accordance with federal and state laws and with professional ethics, accreditation standards and legal requirements. Do not disclose protected health information inappropriately.
  • May be required to enter areas where other individuals work with human blood; potential may exist for unanticipated exposure to bloodborne pathogens by splash or spill.

Licenses and Certifications
  • CLS - MTA - California Clinical Laboratory Scientist required upon hire

OR
  • CLS - MTR - California Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist required upon hire

Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Physical Demands
  • Frequent Sitting.
  • Frequent Walking.
  • Frequent Standing.
  • Frequent Bending.
  • Constant Hand Use.
  • Frequent Repetitive Motion Hand Use.
  • Frequent Grasping.
  • Frequent Fine Manipulation.
  • Frequent Pushing and Pulling.
  • Constant Other. Computer use
  • Occasional (please list each item under Comments). Hand writing
    Full color vision

Lifting
  • Constant lifting of 0 - 10 lbs. 0 to 5 in height
  • Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs. 0 to 5 in height
  • Seldom lifting of 21 - 30 lbs. 0 to 2 in height
  • Seldom lifting of 31 - 40 lbs. 0 to 2 in height

Carrying
  • Constant carrying of 0 - 10 lbs. 0 to 25 in distance

Working Environment
  • Constant Working around equipment and machinery.
  • Occasional Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.
  • Occasional Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
  • Constant Working with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens, hospital waste, etc.. Work under extreme time constraints
  • Occasional Other (please list each item under Comments):. Work with radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, and allergens/chemicals
    May be "on call" or work occasional extended hours

Blood Borne Pathogens
  • Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:
  • Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
  • Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
  • Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

#LI-MH4
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $59.21 - $78.43 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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