Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - $2,200 per week

Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - $2,200 per week at MARS Solutions Group summary:

The Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) oversees the quality management program across laboratory services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating continuous process improvements. This role involves leading quality councils, managing incident reporting, coordinating safety programs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain high-quality laboratory operations. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, clinical lab experience, and relevant certifications for effective oversight and leadership in a healthcare setting.

MARS Solutions Group is seeking a travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) for a travel job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/28/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Quality Manager- Laboratory for a client in Wausau, WI . Our client is a well-known and highly respected health care company seeking bright, tech-savvy talent. Join a strong, innovative, and growing team with impressive employee perks.

Shift : Day shift (40Hrs) Mon - Fri

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement/maintenance of the quality program throughout the Laboratory Service Line. Develops focus and purpose of lab’s quality oversight committee (quality council) and facilitates meetings. Ensures compliance of all laboratories with the quality program. Develops framework for quality reporting at all levels. Monitors quality program (QSEs) and provides regular status reports to accreditation agencies and organizational leadership. Facilitates process improvement projects identified to improve the quality program. Involved in strategic planning to continuously improve quality throughout the Laboratory Service Line.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work with Lab Leadership to establish functional quality management program throughout the service line.
• Work across the departments and sites to establish quality monitors that align to QSE.
• Facilitate regular Quality Council meetings and develop system-wide key performance indicators (KPIs) for the service line.
• Develop education programs (with Lab Education Team) around Quality and Safety in the lab.
• Stays current with all regulatory and accreditation regulations related to the lab. Acts as primary leader for all regulatory inspections and ensures site readiness and compliance with all accreditation checklists.
• Works in collaboration with Risk Management and Legal Services with regards to dissemination of data and information.
• Manages the laboratory incident reporting system and works closely with lab leadership to investigate incidents and triage to appropriate SMEs. Summarizes findings and resolves events with appropriate documentation and communication.
• Collaborates with system quality teams and participates in regular system meetings.
• Directs the laboratory safety program and organizes regular safety inspections at all sites. Monitors the use and disposal of chemicals in the lab. Coordinates and delivers lab safety training and education.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
• Initiate and facilitate process improvements identified through occurrence management to correct problems and/or improve quality of lab processes.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent (Microbiology, Lab Science, Quality) required.

Preferred/Optional: Master’s Degree. Additional quality education preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: Previous clinical lab experience (5 years).

Preferred/Optional: Experience in lab quality/regulatory oversight. Previous leadership experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Minimum Required: ASCP or equivalent.

Preferred/Optional: ASQ or certification in quality/auditing beneficial.

PATIENT POPULATIONS SERVED

Individuals hired are expected to serve patients of different ages, backgrounds, etc. When performing the essential functions of the role, the individual must identify the patient age group to be served and apply the appropriate care based on the patient’s age and background. The hiring manager is responsible for communicating the patient population generally encountered in the role and is responsible for ensuring the appropriate cultural, age and related training needed to serve the patient populations.

EXCLUSION FROM FEDERAL PROGRAMS

Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify their manager or the Clinic’s Compliance Officer if they are threatened with exclusion or become excluded from any federally funded program.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES

Patient Centered

Trust

Teamwork

Excellence

Affordability

About MARS Solutions Group: MARS Solutions Group is a contingent staffing firm with access to a wide variety of jobs at various clients across the country. We operate with the consultant's best interests in mind and align them with roles that match their skills, aspirations, and interests. MARS values our relationships with consultants. Therefore, we will stay in touch throughout the duration of the contract to ensure the job is going well and that the role meets their career development needs.

About MARS Solutions Group

At MARS Healthcare, we redefine excellence in healthcare staffing solutions.

Our unique culture prioritizes work-life balance and integration of productivity

and enjoyment in the workplace. We empower our team members to excel in

their strengths, foster innovation, and shape the future of healthcare

consulting. With our unwavering commitment to support and growth, we’re

setting industry standards and making a difference in the healthcare staffing

industry.

Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Continuing Education
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits

Keywords:

clinical laboratory, quality management, laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, process improvement, incident reporting, accreditation, clinical lab scientist, healthcare staffing, quality assurance