24/7 Laboratory Services Supervisor & Lead, QA

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 114,650 - 189,172; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC seeks a Laboratory Services Supervisor to oversee a section of the Clinical Laboratory, supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure proficiency and quality control across assays. The role requires oversight of instrument maintenance, calibration, and safety compliance while coordinating with hospital teams.

Ideal candidates have CLS licensure, strong leadership, and extensive experience in high-volume clinical labs.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited CLS license program.
• Doctoral/masters levels not required unless specified by role.
• ASCP certification preferred in chemistry or microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform a range of manual, semi-automated and automated assays with accuracy.
• Monitor staff proficiency, maintenance, and QA/QC activities.
• Manage departmental budget, scheduling, and supplier relations.
• Ensure safety compliance and correct instrumentation operation.
• Coordinate communication across intradepartmental and hospital levels.

Skills

Staff supervision

Quality control

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license program

ASCP certification preferred

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC seeks a Laboratory Services Supervisor to oversee a section of the Clinical Laboratory, supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure proficiency and quality control across assays. The role requires oversight of instrument maintenance, calibration, and safety compliance while coordinating with hospital teams.

Ideal candidates have CLS licensure, strong leadership, and extensive experience in high-volume clinical labs.