Laboratory Supervisor (CLS) - Varied Shift - La Jolla

*This is a benefited, full time position generally working day shifts but supervising direct reports across all three shifts. Day shift is 0600-1430, evening shift is 1400-2230 and night shift is 2200-0630. Weekends required on a rotating basis (usually 1-2 weekends per month). Includes $4,000 retention and $4,500 relocation incentives for eligible new hires. Eligible to participate in the Management Incentive Compensation Plan at the supervisor level. *

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?

• Lead a knowledgeable, dedicated laboratory team atScripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, serving San Diego’s coastal North County community.
• Make an impact in a fast-paced environment where efficiency, collaboration and exceptional service support outstanding patient care.
• Bring your positive, motivated leadership style to drive change and build strong partnerships with healthcare teams.

The Laboratory Supervisor will:

• Oversee all personnel spread evenly across day, evening, and night shifts (Clinical Lab Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Certified Phlebotomy Technicians and Pathology Assistants)

• Oversee all technical aspects of Chemistry.

• Manage performance evaluations, provide direct one-on-one coaching and training for new hires

• Lead process improvements

• Serve as the lab liaison for physicians and nurses

• Bench coverage as needed across all three shifts

• Meeting with direct reports as needed across all three shifts

*This position is eligible for up to $4,000 in New Hire Retention Incentives and up to $4,500 in relocation incentives if moving from 100 miles away. * The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
• Candidates with less than 1 year of experience

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met :

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 Years experience in lab services
• 1.5 years as a Clinical Lab Scientist
• California CLS (MTA) license

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Inpatient experience as a generalist Clinical Lab Scientist
• Supervisor or lead experience, 1-2 years
• 2 years of experience as a Clinical Lab Scientist
• Chemistry experience

Job: *Lab

Organization: *Scripps La Jolla Hospital

Title: Laboratory Supervisor (CLS) - Varied Shift - La Jolla

Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

Requisition ID: 262006153