Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) Educator

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The CLS Educator manages day-to-day operations of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Training Program in partnership with the Program Director. The role coordinates lectures, clinical rotations, faculty assignments, and online learning access; maintains current curriculum and program materials; and guides students through onboarding, training, licensure, certification, and board exam preparation. The educator tracks student progress and records, provides advising and lectures, supports continuous quality improvement, and works with laboratory leadership and program stakeholders to maintain an effective, compliant education program. This is a benefited, part-time position with a partial remote and flexible schedule. Occasional travel to Scripps hospital sites and Sorrento Mesa is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in CLS, MLS, or a related Allied Health field.
At least 5 years of Clinical Laboratory experience.
California Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) license, preferably a generalist license.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

ASCP license (MLS).
Educator training or experience attending education conferences.
Teaching experience.
Very organized with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the 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.