Scripps Health
Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Nights - La Jolla
Scripps Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) – Nights – La Jolla
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.
Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center (Level I Trauma Center) and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. Notable specialty programs include cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Position Overview This is a full‑time position with 8‑hour night shifts including weekends at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Includes $4k retention bonus and $3k relocation incentive for eligible new hires.
Why Join Scripps Health?
Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps Health is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
Consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace by various national publications.
Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
Transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Why Join This Team?
As the largest and busiest hospital in the Scripps system, we see a diversity of patients with a variety of clinical symptoms, making each day unique and exciting. La Jolla is the area’s largest Level I Trauma Center. In our laboratory you will be an integral part of our frontline, fast‑paced care. The La Jolla laboratory management considers each person an invaluable member of our lab family, providing essential information for the best care of our patients and nurturing the highest staff satisfaction.
Hiring Incentive Eligibility
Internal candidates – not eligible
Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago – not eligible
Candidates with less than 1 year of experience – not eligible
To remain eligible for the retention incentive the following criteria must be met:
Remain in original hired FTE status and shift
Remain in original department/specialty
Remain in original job title
Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.
Required Education / Experience / Specialized Skills
Bachelor’s degree or degree acceptable for California Laboratory Licensure
New graduates welcome to apply
Required Certifications / Registrations
CDPH Licensure: MTA (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) – Licensed to perform work in all areas of the Clinical Lab
Preferred Education / Experience / Specialized Skills / Certification
One year equivalent full time in a clinical laboratory.
Position Pay Range: $52.28–$75.96 per hour.
Seniority Level : Entry level
Employment Type : Full‑time
Job Function : Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries : Hospitals and Health Care
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Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center (Level I Trauma Center) and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. Notable specialty programs include cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Position Overview This is a full‑time position with 8‑hour night shifts including weekends at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Includes $4k retention bonus and $3k relocation incentive for eligible new hires.
Why Join Scripps Health?
Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps Health is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
Consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace by various national publications.
Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
Transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Why Join This Team?
As the largest and busiest hospital in the Scripps system, we see a diversity of patients with a variety of clinical symptoms, making each day unique and exciting. La Jolla is the area’s largest Level I Trauma Center. In our laboratory you will be an integral part of our frontline, fast‑paced care. The La Jolla laboratory management considers each person an invaluable member of our lab family, providing essential information for the best care of our patients and nurturing the highest staff satisfaction.
Hiring Incentive Eligibility
Internal candidates – not eligible
Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago – not eligible
Candidates with less than 1 year of experience – not eligible
To remain eligible for the retention incentive the following criteria must be met:
Remain in original hired FTE status and shift
Remain in original department/specialty
Remain in original job title
Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.
Required Education / Experience / Specialized Skills
Bachelor’s degree or degree acceptable for California Laboratory Licensure
New graduates welcome to apply
Required Certifications / Registrations
CDPH Licensure: MTA (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) – Licensed to perform work in all areas of the Clinical Lab
Preferred Education / Experience / Specialized Skills / Certification
One year equivalent full time in a clinical laboratory.
Position Pay Range: $52.28–$75.96 per hour.
Seniority Level : Entry level
Employment Type : Full‑time
Job Function : Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries : Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Scripps Health by 2x.
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