Chemistry Lab Supervisor: Lead QC & Instrumentation

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare seeks a Chemistry Supervisor to manage the technical operation of the Chemistry Department in a hospital setting. The role includes clinical oversight, training new staff, and ensuring adherence to policies and quality control procedures.

The position requires a minimum of a 2-year degree and at least 3 years of clinical laboratory experience, with CA CLS credentials or equivalent. Strong computer skills and excellent organizational abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Requires proficiency with computers and laboratory information systems.
• Education minimum: at least a 2-year degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for selecting methodologies and instrumentation for laboratory tests.
• Provide clinical oversight of staff in chemistry department.
• Verify test procedures and establish performance characteristics of tests and systems.
• Oversee quality control and proficiency testing, troubleshoot issues, and maintain analytic performance.
• Review colleagues' work to ensure tests meet prescribed standards.
• Assist in maintaining turnaround times and optimize work standards.
• Maintain inventory control of supplies and reagents.
• Assist in employee performance evaluations and daily lab operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

2 Year Degree Minimum

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare seeks a Chemistry Supervisor to manage the technical operation of the Chemistry Department in a hospital setting. The role includes clinical oversight, training new staff, and ensuring adherence to policies and quality control procedures.

The position requires a minimum of a 2-year degree and at least 3 years of clinical laboratory experience, with CA CLS credentials or equivalent. Strong computer skills and excellent organizational abilities are essential.