Payton Jade Encarnacion

Payton Jade Encarnacion is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II at San Diego Blood Bank since September 2025, previously serving as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Scripps Health from September 2021 to August 2025. Encarnacion has extensive laboratory experience, rotating through various testing departments and performing maintenance and quality control on analyzers. Additional roles include Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee, Laboratory Assistant at Scripps Health, and Reference Test Clerk at Labcorp. Earlier experience involves positions such as Aquaculture Hatchery Technician and Fish and Invertebrates Intern at institutions like The Seaventure Clam Co. and Georgia Aquarium, showcasing a strong background in aquatic biology and laboratory techniques. Encarnacion holds a Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Biology from UC Santa Barbara.