Clinical Lab Scientist Supervisor

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist Supervisor for the Blood Donor Center to lead phlebotomists, mobile drivers, RNs and recruitment staff. The role focuses on safe, regulated blood collection and collaboration with marketing to expand hospital donations and reduce external purchases.

You will oversee budgeting, disciplinary actions, and HR processes while participating in hospital and departmental meetings to align operations with CHLA standards and

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in Transfusion Medicine/Blood Donor Center.
• Experience in scheduling and training.
• General knowledge of clinical lab operations including phlebotomy.
• Ability to lead others and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Blood Donor Center staff and operations.
• Oversee recruitment, collections and staff scheduling.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance (FDA/AABB/CAP).
• Manage budgetary, disciplinary and HR activities.

Skills

Leadership

Phlebotomy

Scheduling

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical lab science

California CLS License

Tools

LIS/HIS systems

Job description

Purpose Statement/Position Summary

This Clinical Lab Scientist Supervisor will supervise the Blood Donor Center - which is responsible for all the blood and platelet collections at CHLA. They will oversee the phlebotomists, mobile driver, RNs, and recruitment team. They will work with marketing and other groups to increase hospital collections and reduce reliance on purchases from the Red Cross.

This position ensures that recruitment and collection-related activities are conducted in the safest possible manner and meet or exceed all regulatory standards. The Supervisor performs appropriate budgetary, disciplinary, and HR-related activities and participates in hospital and departmental meetings.

Required

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

5+ in Transfusion Medicine and Blood Donor Center

• General knowledge of all areas of the clinical lab including phlebotomy.
• Working knowledge of basic office software, LIS and/or HIS computer systems.
• Experience in scheduling & training.

Experience initiating and evaluating operational initiatives to improve quality, throughput, and care. Ability to lead others and apply organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully verbally and in writing.

Preferred

Previous supervisory and fiscal management experience. Thorough knowledge of the principles pertaining to the area of responsibility. Familiar with FDA, AABB and CAP Regulations.

Education/Licensure/Certification

Required

Bachelor’s degree in a clinical lab science, medical technology or related science required.

• Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) License

Link to Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS):

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OSPHLD/LFS/Pages/CLS.aspx

• Or acceptable Limited California License in Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License.

Preferred

• ASCP certification preferred
• Professional involvement such as membership on committees, publication of papers and presentation of conferences preferred

Schedule

M-F 8AM - 4:30 PM Onsite