Lab Assistant - Microbiology - Per Diem - Sorrento Mesa

About the role

This is a per diem/casual, non-benefited position with varied shifts (start times vary from 6:30am, 11am and 3pm), including weekends. Training will be 3-5 days a week for the first few months. This position will not be working in a phlebotomy area and will not require the CPT or BLS.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. 

Why join Scripps Health?

• At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have 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 areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why join this team?

• Launch your clinical laboratory career in a high-impact setting. Join the Microbiology team at Scripps Medical Laboratory—our system’s core lab, processing more than 2.6 million tests each year for sites across Scripps.
• Build hands-on microbiology experience. Support the processing and plating of microbiology specimens while gaining exposure to a broad range of cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop confidence and problem-solving skills. Work both independently and collaboratively, using sound judgment and helping deliver accurate, timely results that support patient care.

What you'll do:

• Assist the Clinical Lab Scientist in the preanalytical and analytical testing of samples.
• Proactively contribute to achieve team goals towards cost-effective, high quality patient care services.
• You are instrumental in impacting the workflow processes to identify areas of improvement.
• Answers phones and provides clerical support for the laboratory.
• Ensures performance and safety standards are met.
• Ensures inventory and supplies are stocked appropriately.
• Serves as a liaison for the laboratory and interacts with physicians, nurses and customers to provide a positive outcome.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with medical terminology, with an understanding of computer systems.

Preferred experience: 

• Previous microbiology lab work experience
• Bachelor's Degree in related field