Clinical Chemistry and Hematology Supervisor (CLIN LAB SUPV 2)

Myadlm; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Myadlm is seeking an experienced Laboratory Supervisor to oversee Chemistry and Hematology Labs in Davis, CA. The role includes day-to-day supervision, QA/QC program management, and technical LIS integration for clinicians and researchers across the campus community.

The candidate will establish quality systems, validate new tests, generate reference intervals, and collaborate with the Lab Manager to ensure rigorous QA/QC across testing platforms.

Qualifications

• CLS license issued by CA Dept. of Public Health.
• Experience in human or veterinary clinical diagnostic labs.
• Experience establishing reference intervals for hematology/chemistry.
• Experience implementing QA/QC programs including Westgard Rules.
• Experience writing/reviewing SOPs.
• Supervisory skills to recruit, hire, train, and motivate staff.
• Skills to implement new test methods and analyzers with validation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations in Chemistry and Hematology Labs.
• Provide technical support for LIS integration for clinicians and researchers.
• Establish and oversee QA/QC programs and quality systems.
• Collaborate with Lab Manager on test validation and reference intervals.
• Communicate with faculty, researchers, and staff.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Quality assurance

Statistical methods

SOP development/writing

Communication

LIS integration

Education

California CLS license

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information Systems)

Westgard Rules QA/QC

Job description

Under direction of the Laboratory Manager, provides day-to-day supervisory and technical support to the Chemistry and Hematology Labs. Perform extensive analysis and technical consultation for Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) integration for clinicians, researchers, and the campus research community. Perform quality assurance and quality control functions for the Chemistry and Hematology Labs. Acts as the liaison between supervisors and quality assurance program(s). Establish and oversee routine quality assurance programs. Work with Laboratory Manager to establish, implement, and maintain a quality system agency. Assist in establishing and validating new tests as required, including generation of reference intervals for the Chemistry and Hematology Labs. Assist in technical consultation to clinicians, researchers and campus research community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License issued by the State Department of Health.
• Extensive experience working in a human or veterinary clinical diagnostic laboratory.
• Experience establishing hematology and chemistry reference intervals using appropriate statistical methods.
• Experience with implementing, maintaining, and monitoring QA/QC programs for a diagnostic laboratory, including experience with Westgard Rules and their implementation.
• Experience writing/reviewing standard operating procedures.
• Supervisory skills to recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, assign tasks, motivate employees, and build staff morale.
• Skills to implement new test methodology and analyzers, including validation and appropriate reference interval generation for a diagnostic chemistry or hematology laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with assessing laboratory equipment, performing calibrations and minor repairs.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices or American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostician standards.
• Ability to perform collaborative clinical research using clinical laboratory diagnostics.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a diverse group of people including faculty, researchers, clients, students, and staff.