Laboratory Manager - San Diego

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MICP eligible

Retention incentive

Relocation incentive

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager for Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. The role leads day-to-day laboratory operations and oversees regulatory compliance, CAP inspections, and Joint Commission preparation.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a lab field with 5 years of lab leadership experience, and are prepared to participate in system-wide committees and budgeting initiatives within a renowned healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a laboratory field with at least 5 years of laboratory experience and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations at Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego.
• Participate in system committees regarding laboratory services and improvements.
• Conduct performance evaluations and oversee regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate CAP inspections and Joint Commission preparation.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary leaders on performance improvement metrics, staffing and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Performance improvement

Staff management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Laboratory science

Job description

This is a full time, salaried position primarily Monday-Friday with the flexibility to support operational needs on weekends as needed. Located at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest. Eligible for the Management Incentive Compensation Plan (MICP). Retention and relocation incentives included for eligible new hires.

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 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 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.

As Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day laboratory operations at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. Additionally, you will participate in system committees regarding laboratory services and improvements. Other duties include conducting performance evaluations, overseeing regulatory requirements, CAP inspection and Joint Commissionpreparation, collaborating with multi-disciplinary leaders, performance improvement metrics, staffing and budgeting. The Laboratory Manager will directly oversee all lab supervisors and leads. This position is ideal for an experienced CLS who thrives under pressure and is looking to make a difference.

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

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years experience in a laboratory, at least 1 of which in leadership

Required Certification/Registration:

• CLS certification

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Master's degree preferred
• Experience in Lab Leadership within a hospital lab setting preferred