Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Evenings - Green

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Retention Incentive ($4k)

Relocation assistance ($3k)

Job summary

Scripps Health is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) for a full‑time 0.8 FTE evening shift (typically 1500–2330) at Scripps Green Hospital in Torrey Pines, with rotating weekends and on‑call duties. Training will occur during day shifts for about 3 months, and new hires may receive up to $4k retention incentive plus relocation up to $3k.

Requirements include a California‑ licensed MTA/CLS; bachelor’s degree or higher; new graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent suitable for California Laboratory Licensure.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or degree acceptable for California Laboratory Licensure

Job description

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.

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.