Clinical Chemistry and Hematology Supervisor (CLIN LAB SUPV 2)

Aavld; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aavld in California seeks a supervisory laboratory professional to lead the Chemistry and Hematology Labs, supporting LIS integration and QA/QC programs for clinicians and researchers. The role includes establishing quality systems and assisting in test validation and reference interval generation.

Ideal candidates will hold a California CLS license with extensive diagnostic lab experience, including SOP development and staff supervision to maintain high-quality laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license.
• Extensive experience in human or veterinary clinical diagnostic labs.
• Experience establishing reference intervals using statistical methods.
• Experience implementing QA/QC programs and Westgard Rules.
• Experience writing and reviewing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Demonstrated supervisory skills: hire/train/evaluate staff and build morale.
• Ability to implement new test methods and analyzers with validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervisory and technical support to Chemistry and Hematology Labs.
• Perform QA/QC and ensure quality systems for the labs.
• Liaise between supervisors and QA programs; establish QA routines.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Manager to maintain quality systems and validate tests.
• Support LIS integration for clinicians and researchers; provide technical consultation.
• Communicate results and guidance to stakeholders within the campus community.

Skills

Supervisory skills

QA/QC programs

LIS integration

SOP writing/review

Communication skills

Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Education

California CLS License

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.