Lab Operations Lead: People, Quality & Compliance

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Laboratory Operations Supervisor to oversee daily lab activities, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and lead a team in a partnership environment. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and regulatory adherence.

The position requires a medical lab science degree or related field and leadership experience, with preferred certifications in supervisory biology/medical technology and strong training capabilities. Portland locality.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a leadership role within a healthcare setting.
• Bachelor's degree in medical lab science or related field; alternative: six years in medical technology/clinical lab sciences.
• Preferred: Technical Supervisor Certification or Medical Technologist Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical laboratory operations and staff performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Lead training, competency assessments, and development of personnel.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to optimize processes.
• Monitor testing quality and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring/Coaching

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical lab science or health care related field

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Laboratory Operations Supervisor to oversee daily lab activities, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and lead a team in a partnership environment. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and regulatory adherence.

The position requires a medical lab science degree or related field and leadership experience, with preferred certifications in supervisory biology/medical technology and strong training capabilities. Portland locality.