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Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Nights - La Jolla

Scripps Health
La Jolla, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jun 2026
💰 $156,000/yr($108,000/yr$156,000/yr)

About the role

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Nights - La Jolla - 262003670 

Description

 

This is a full time position with 10-hour, night shifts starting at 10pm including weekends at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Includes $4k retention and $3k relocation incentive for eligible new hires. 

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 2025.
  • Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 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?

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, and as part of 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.

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

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