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Scripps Health

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Evenings - Green

LA JOLLA, CA 92037

$54.24–$78.66full_time

About the role

This is a full time position (0.8 FTE working 64 hours every 2 weeks) on evening shift, generally working from 1500-2330. Located at Scripps Green Hospital in Torrey Pines with rotating weekends and on call. Training will primarily be during day shifts for the first 3 or so months. Includes $4k retention incentive and $3k relocation for eligible new hires. 

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 Scripps Green CLS Team? 

  • Join a close-knit, highly experienced laboratory team at Scripps Green Hospital—one of our busiest transfusion medicine sites—where quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do.
  • Gain diverse, meaningful experience supporting complex hematology/oncology, urgent care, and rare cases within a clinic- and treatment-focused patient population.
  • Build your expertise in a dynamic environment where your clinical laboratory skills directly contribute to exceptional patient outcomes.

This position is eligible for up to $4k in New Hire Retention Incentives and relocation up to $3k if moving from 100+ miles away. 

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

  • Internal candidates​
  • Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
  • Candidates with less than 1 year of experience

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met​:

  • Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)​
  • Must remain in original department/specialty​
  • Must 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.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or degree acceptable for California Laboratory Licensure
  • New graduates are welcome to apply

Required Certification/Registration:

  • 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.