Laboratory Supervisor (CLS) - Varied Shift - La Jolla

About the role

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 at Scripps 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.

Qualifications

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