This is a full time position with day shifts, generally 6:30am-3pm, Monday through Friday and every third weekend. Located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Includes $4,000 retention incentive and $3,000 relocation assistance 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?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

• #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2023
• #78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care
• #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

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 Lead Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) will be a true asset to the Chemistry and Microbiology teams at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, working both on the bench and ensuring regulations are enforced. To be successful, the Lead CLS must be technically experienced, organized and able to communicate effectively. The Lead CLS will have an extensive support system, participating in technical committee meetings with their counterparts from the other sites. The Lead CLS is a valued team member amongst the healthcare team and will also serve as a resource in training new hires and students.

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.

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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Baccalaureate Degree or degree acceptable by California Laboratory Field Services for the application of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Limited License.
• Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with medical terminology and computer systems.
• 4 years' experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  
  

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:

• Chemistry and microbiology experience
• Leadership experience