Pathology Lab Assistant - Evening - La Jolla

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, 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

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: $29.73-$41.71/hour