Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Nights - Mercy San Diego at Scripps Health

Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).

This is a full time, benefited position with night shifts, 2200-0630 including every other weekend and rotating holidays, located at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in the Hillcrest area. Training will be during day shift (6am-2:30pm), Monday through Friday until training is completed. Eligible for up to $10k in retention incentives and $3k in relocation incentives if moving from 100+ miles away. More details below.

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 this team?

• Join a skilled, collaborative laboratory team at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, proudly serving central and downtown San Diego for more than 130 years.
• Thrive in a fast-paced Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU environment, where teamwork and efficiency make a meaningful difference for patients.
• Expand your expertise as a CLS generalist, rotating across laboratory benches while processing and analyzing a high volume of diverse specimens.

This position is eligible for up to $10k 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 by California Laboratory Field Services for the application of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Limited License.
• CDPH Licensure: MTA (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification

• One year equivalent full time in a clinical laboratory.
• ASCP or state required equivalent.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $54.24-$78.66/hour