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# Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Long Beach, CA at Planned Parenthood Los Angeles

- **Company:** Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
- **Location:** Long Beach, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-24
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/pp-la/f3d95ceb-4159-4102-b94c-f7876e33f9f8

## Job description

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) with excellent clinical skills to work in our Long Beach Central Health Center.  Provide quality patient care including accessioning and processing specimens; approving, resulting and communicating results and lab findings. Maintain the laboratory at all times in CLIA compliance and within all licensing requirements.

Over one hundred years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on the idea that everyone should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. Founded 56+ years ago, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is one of the largest providers of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. The Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) team works together to provide high-quality, affordable reproductive health care to women, men, and young people across Los Angeles County. At PPLA, you will discover a culture of like-minded individuals who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.

Qualified candidates must meet the following requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate major
- Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (ASCP preferred)
- At least two (2) years of recent experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/ Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory setting
- Availability to work Saturdays as needed
- Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance
- Follow safety and infection control practices
- Must pass any applicable agency qualifying exam(s)
- Open to working in Long Beach, CA

About the position:

- Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers, and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPLA locations, and by all PPLA employees. Supporting these critical services is an essential job duty, and a fundamental responsibility of all employees and contractors.
- Perform laboratory testing in compliance with PPLA policies, Federal and state licensing (CLIA and OSHA).  Perform necessary duties to fulfill all testing requirements, from pre-analytical to analytical and post-analytical phases in a timely fashion
- Perform DNA amplification tests
- Report results to PPLA clinics
- Answer phones, look up results, enter orders and results in LIS, answer clinic questions as capable and appropriate or refer questions to Laboratory Supervisor as needed
- Assist Laboratory Supervisor to maintain adequate records for quality assurance, quality control, proficiency testing, and other statistical data
- Perform proficiency testing with strict adherence to CLIA guidelines (proficiency tests are treated no differently than patient samples)
- Follow corrective action procedures and documentation policies according to the Quality Assurance Plan
- Maintain inventory of all lab supplies and reagents
- Complete required morbidity reporting
- Prepare solutions and reagents according to standards and policy and procedures
- Participate in quality management/quality control efforts

Generous salary and benefits package includes:

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
- Free basic life/AD&D policy with additional voluntary coverage options
- Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident policies
- 403(b) Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
- Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans
- Public Transportation and Commuter Pre-Tax Reimbursements
- Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits
- Hiring Range: $50-$65 per hour (Non-exempt)

Compensation Philosophy and Position Hiring Range: At Planned Parenthood Los Angeles we continuously work towards our value of "we respect and honor all people", which also relates to our compensation philosophy. PPLA recognizes that decisions about pay, and benefits have significant impact on staff, so we are committed to ensuring all positions are rooted in a description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, and that they are compensated equitably which considers both internal organizational equity and market compensation data for similar roles.

Equal Employment Opportunity will be afforded to all applicants and other covered persons without regard to protected characteristics, including their perceived protected characteristic. Protected categories include: race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles such as, braids, locs, and twists as examples but not exhaustive list), color, religion or religious creed (including religious belief, observation, practice, dress, and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/chestfeeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision-making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (including past, current or prospective service in the uniformed service), and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.  PPLA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the requirements of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

## About Planned Parenthood Los Angeles

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Provides comprehensive reproductive health care and sexual health education across 23 health centers in Los Angeles County.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Nonprofit Health Organization)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1965
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (established as a Planned Parenthood affiliate to meet growing demand for sexual and reproductive health care)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Healthcare services (reproductive & sexual health), education, advocacy
- **Target customers**: B2C (patients across Los Angeles County, all ages/genders), community organizations, and policy advocates
- **Mission statement**: To provide convenient and affordable access to a comprehensive range of quality reproductive health care and sexual health information through patient services, education, and advocacy.

## Products & Services
- **In‑person Health Centers**: 23 locations offering birth control, STI/STD testing & treatment, cancer screenings, medication and procedural abortion, gender‑affirming hormone care, and more.
- **Telehealth Services**: Virtual visits for birth control, STI testing/treatment, emergency contraception, and UTIs (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).
- **Education Programs**: Medically accurate, inclusive sexual health education reaching nearly 50,000 adults and teens annually, including the *Promotoras Comunitarias* and *Black Health Initiative*.
- **Advocacy**: Local, state, and federal policy work to protect access to abortion, contraception, and comprehensive reproductive care.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Revenue**: Not publicly available (nonprofit; financial disclosures not included in provided sources)
- **Key Metric**: Over 250,000 patient visits per year across 23 health centers; serves nearly 50,000 education program participants annually.
- **Notable Accreditations**: Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
- **Growth Signals**: 60‑year track record, expansion of telehealth services, continued hiring for mission‑critical clinical and support roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale & Reach**: One of the largest reproductive health providers in Los Angeles County with a dense network of health centers.
- **Mission‑Driven Workforce**: Strong brand recognition and a deeply committed employee base united by the “In This Together” mantra.
- **Integrated Model**: Combines direct patient care, education, and advocacy – creating a holistic approach to sexual and reproductive health.
- **Accredited Quality**: AAAHC accreditation demonstrates a commitment to high‑quality, standardized care.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding Virtual Care**: Growing telehealth offerings to increase access and convenience for patients.
- **Equity Initiatives**: Targeting historically underserved communities through programs like the Black Health Initiative and Promotoras Comunitarias.
- **Policy Defense**: Active advocacy to protect and expand reproductive rights at all government levels.
- **Talent Pipeline**: Recruiting clinical staff (Medical Assistants, Advanced Practice Clinicians) and call center specialists to meet demand.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission Impact**: “You’re not just taking a job, you’re advancing a cause” – staff directly contribute to reproductive health access and equity.
- **Culture**: Collaborative, open, and rooted in mutual respect; employees describe a supportive environment with a focus on well‑being.
- **Benefits**: Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and a work environment that supports balance.
- **Career Growth**: Clear career paths (e.g., MA levels 1–3 and Lead; APC levels 1–4 with charge clinician opportunities) and professional development support.
- **Work Policy**: Mix of on‑site and hybrid roles (e.g., Cloud Systems Engineer is hybrid; Medical Assistants and most clinical roles are on‑site).
- **Equal Opportunity**: PPLA is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for hiring.

## Sources
1. [plannedparenthood.org (About Us)](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-los-angeles/who-we-are)
2. [plannedparenthood.org (Careers)](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-los-angeles/who-we-are/careers)
3. [plannedparenthood.org (Home)](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-los-angeles)
4. [plannedparenthood.org (Learn More)](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-los-angeles/learn-more)
5. [jobs.lever.co (Open Positions)](https://jobs.lever.co/pp-la)

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