Supervisor, Digital Pathology - La Jolla

Scripps Health • San Diego, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Digital Pathology leads and oversees the Digital Pathology section within the Histology Laboratory. The role ensures the accuracy, quality, accessibility, and integrity of digital pathology images and workflows to support efficient diagnostic operations and regulatory compliance. It collaborates with pathologists, histotechs, laboratory leadership, Information Services, vendors, and other stakeholders to optimize digital pathology systems, maintain operational performance, oversee validation activities, and drive continuous process improvement. The position also coordinates and administers the Histology Training Program, ensuring educational requirements are met, training records are maintained, and partnerships with affiliated academic institutions continue.

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt and salaried position at the Poole Building on the Scripps Memorial La Jolla campus. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with hours varying as needed, including Saturdays. The role is eligible for the Management Incentive Compensation Plan (MICP) at the Supervisor level.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a clinical histology laboratory, including 2 years in digital pathology.
• Excellent written and strong verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Graduation from college with a major in applicable natural or computer science.
• HT(ASCP) certification/registration.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.
• Beaker AP experience.
• Philips UFS/IMS experience.
• CAP Inspection experience.
• HTL(ASCP).
• Digital Pathology Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Digital Pathology section within the Histology Laboratory.
• Ensure the accuracy, quality, accessibility, and integrity of digital pathology images and workflows.
• Support efficient diagnostic operations and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with pathologists, histotechs, laboratory leadership, Information Services, vendors, and other stakeholders to optimize digital pathology systems.
• Maintain operational performance and oversee validation activities.
• Drive continuous process improvement.
• Coordinate and administer the Histology Training Program.
• Ensure compliance with educational requirements, maintenance of training records, and ongoing partnerships with affiliated academic institutions.

Benefits

• Benefited position.
• Eligible for the Management Incentive Compensation Plan (MICP) at the Supervisor level.
• Transitional and professional development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager