Pathology Lab Assistant - Evening - La Jolla

Pathology Lab Assistant - Evening - La Jolla

This is a benefited, full time position working evening shifts Monday-Friday generally from 12:30pm-9:00pm. Located in the Surgical Pathology Lab at Scripps Memorial La Jolla. 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 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? Grow your skills across the full spectrum of pathology. Pathology Lab Assistants receive ongoing training in multiple sections, building expertise while supporting high-volume, accurate specimen processing. Work with complex, meaningful cases. Gain exposure to a diverse range of procedures and challenging pathology cases that keep every day engaging. Collaborate with leading clinical experts. Work closely alongside pathologists, radiologists, surgeons, and a supportive laboratory team dedicated to exceptional patient care. What you'll do: Specimen receiving, accessioning and specimen distribution Sectioning and staining of frozen tissue Assisting Pathologist Assistants with photography Knowledge of protocols for special handling of surgical specimens Monitoring/ordering of supplies and maintaining work areas in a clean and orderly fashion.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Detail oriented. Legible penmanship. Basic computer skills, especially data. Excellent customer service skills. Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: Pathology experience Background in science Two years of lab experience

Job: Lab

Primary Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY

Work Locations: SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY 9535 WAPLES ST. SAN DIEGO 92121

Organization: Scripps Clinic

Minimum Rate (USD): 29.73 -

Maximum Rate (USD): 41.71 In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.