Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) Educator

Caring for San Diegans since 1924, Scripps Clinic is San Diego’s first choice for exceptional primary care and highly specialized and coordinated specialty care. Scripps Clinic offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services that are nationally recognized for quality, excellence and innovation. From primary to specialty care, our team-based model is designed to provide the best possible care and outcomes for you and your family. More than 900 providers and physicians provide 1.5 million patient visits a year coordinated through an integrated electronic health record. This is a benefited, part time position working a partial remote, flexible schedule. Occasional travel to various Scripps hospital sites & Sorrento Mesa as needed. 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 become a CLS Educator at Scripps? Shape the future of Clinical Laboratory Science: Teach, mentor, and inspire the next generation of CLS professionals in a highly rewarding role.Help build and lead the program: Join the faculty in planning, developing, and maintaining accreditation for a high-quality CLS education program.Enjoy flexibility and meaningful impact: Flexible hours and an opportunity for passionate educators to make a lasting difference in students’ careers. What You’ll Do Manage day-to-day operations of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Training Program in partnership with the Program Director.Coordinate lecture schedules, clinical rotations, faculty assignments, and online learning access.Maintain current curriculum, training checklists, and program documents to prepare students for entry-level CLS practice.Guide students through onboarding, orientation, health system and laboratory requirements, licensure, national certification, and board exam preparation.Track and review student attendance, safety training, evaluations, rotation documentation, exams, checklists, and grades; address issues as needed.Provide student advising and support to faculty and prospective applicants; deliver lectures as assigned.Support continuous quality improvement, program outcomes tracking, and maintenance of required program records.Partner with laboratory leadership, the CLS Advisory Board, and the Program Director to ensure program resources, curriculum relevance, and effectiveness.Ensure compliance with CAP, Joint Commission, CDPH, NAACLS, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills BS in CLS, MLS or related Allied HealthStrong Organization, Communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision and ability to work with a teamAt least 5 years of Clinical Laboratory experience Required Certification/Registration Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) License (California), preferably generalist license Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification ASCP license (MLS)Educator training or experience attending conferences for educationTeaching experience preferredVery organized and high attention to detail 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: $56.96-$82.59/hour