Clinical Lab Scientist Supervisor

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) seeks a Clinical Lab Scientist Supervisor to oversee the Blood Donor Center, including phlebotomists, a mobile driver, RNs, and the recruitment team. You will collaborate with marketing to increase hospital collections and reduce external purchases, while ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The role includes budgetary/HR activities and active participation in hospital/department governance to improve quality and throughput.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Transfusion Medicine and Blood Donor Center.
• Scheduling and training experience.
• General knowledge of clinical lab phlebotomy.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Blood Donor Center operations and staff.
• Oversee phlebotomists, mobile driver, RNs, and recruitment team.
• Collaborate with marketing to boost hospital collections.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance and budgetary HR tasks.
• Participate in hospital and department meetings.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Leadership

Scheduling

Training

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical lab science / medical technology

Active California CLS License

ASCP certification (preferred)

Limited California Immunohematologist Scientist 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.

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