Lead Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - La Jolla
Scripps Health
Summary
CDPH Licensure: MTA (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) Licensed to perform work in all areas of the Clinical Lab.
Job description
What you'll do
- Work both on the bench and ensuring regulations are enforced.
- Be technically experienced, organized and able to communicate effectively.
- Have an extensive support system, participating in the blood bank technical committee meetings with their counterparts from the other sites.
- Serve as a resource in training new hires and students.
- Work collaboratively in an environment that facilitates the exchange of ideas and resources.
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.
- 4 years' experience in high complexity testing.
- 2 years' experience in blood bank.
- Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with medical terminology and computer systems.
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
Leadership experience.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate Degree or degree acceptable by California Laboratory Field Services for the application of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Limited License
- 4 years' experience in high complexity testing
- 2 years' experience in blood bank
- Good critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with medical terminology and computer systems
- CDPH Licensure: MTA (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) Licensed to perform work in all areas of the Clinical Lab
- Leadership experience (preferred)
Benefits
- New Hire Retention Incentives
- Relocation Assistance
- Professional Development Programs
- Transitional Programs
Company overview
Scripps Health is a prominent nonprofit healthcare system based in San Diego, California, recognized as one of the region's largest and most comprehensive medical providers. Founded in 1924, the organization operates five acute-care hospital campuses across San Diego County, along with numerous outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and affiliated physician groups. Scripps is renowned for its clinical excellence, consistently ranking among the nation's top hospitals in various specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, and cancer care. The system maintains strong affiliations with leading academic institutions and operates the Scripps Research Translational Institute, which focuses on genomic medicine and personalized healthcare. As a community-focused organization, Scripps Health provides a full continuum of care from primary and preventive services to complex specialty treatments and emergency care, serving over 700,000 patients annually. The system is also a major teaching institution with residency and fellowship programs across multiple medical specialties.