Lab Processing Supervisor

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Lab Processing Supervisor to oversee microbiology laboratory services. This role requires a blend of leadership and technical expertise, ensuring staff compliance with safety and quality standards while managing multiple laboratory functions. Join a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to innovative patient care and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years of clinical laboratory experience or combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory processing concepts and safety regulations.
• Ability to lead, mentor staff, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory staff and ensure quality assurance standards are met.
• Monitor attendance and arrange staff coverage.
• Coordinate sample shipments and training of new staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Business Software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Summary

Supervises staff performing microbiology laboratory support services at all sites. Staff performs work such as accessioning, centrifugation, bacterial culture plating, slide preparation and staining, decontaminating specimens for acid fast bacilli culture, concentrating specimens for ova and parasite examination, sterile aliquoting for molecular testing, and autoclaving. Responsible for meeting quality assurance standards as defined in the laboratory operating procedures.

Clinical Lab - Microbiology

Full Time

85112BR

Job Summary

Supervises staff performing microbiology laboratory support services at all sites. Staff performs work such as accessioning, centrifugation, bacterial culture plating, slide preparation and staining, decontaminating specimens for acid fast bacilli culture, concentrating specimens for ova and parasite examination, sterile aliquoting for molecular testing, and autoclaving. Responsible for meeting quality assurance standards as defined in the laboratory operating procedures.

To act as a liaison between the Clinical Laboratory department of Microbiology and all hospital and non-hospital sites submitting laboratory specimens.

• Supervise the duties of Hospital Lab Technician I and Hospital Technician 2.
• Provide instruction related to tests and billing.
• Act as an ongoing liaison between the laboratory and all non-hospital sites submitting specimen.
• Maintain the biweekly, weekend, holiday, and on-call schedules.
• Monitor attendance, accurately record sick leave usage and tardiness. Arrange replacement coverage when a scheduled employee is unable to work.
• Perform initial training of new staff, and annual competency assessments.
• Follow-up problems related to all aspects of the client and laboratory relationship.
• Coordinate external courier service for shipment of samples between Mt. Zion and Parnassus, and China Basin when needed.
• Monitor functions of equipment such as freezers, refrigerators, incubators, centrifuges, etc.
• Monitor supplies according to processing needs.
• Resolve problems associated with microbiology processing section.
• Ensure employees are notified about changes in laboratory procedures.
• Review and conduct performance evaluations for HLTs.
• Participate in screening applicants for jobs and provide input in selection process
• Perform additional duties, project, and/or special assignments when requested.
  
  

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $69,700 - $149,900 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and/or a General Education Diploma and 3 years of clinical laboratory experience or a combination of education and experience, and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
• Knowledge of laboratory processing concepts, procedures, processes, and equipment
• Knowledge of relevant industry, health and safety, federal, and state regulations
• Knowledge of human resources management practices and policies
• Ability to lead and mentor staff effectively
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication
• Skill using laboratory information system and business software
• Skill performing data checks
• Ability to evaluate issues and identify solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Strong customer services skills
• Highly proficient with standard Microsoft office programs, including Outlook, calendar management, Word and Excel
• Ability to run analytical reports and to summarize data
• Maintain high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organization skills, ability to work independently without immediate supervision, and ability to work successfully with others to coordinate and perform multiple project and tasks while juggling multiple deadlines and competing priorities to complete projects within agreed time frame
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills and able to successfully interact with multidisciplinary team members and the public
• All communications are conducted in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner
• Remain courteous and organized under pressure
• Excellent writing and editing skills with and overall successful verbal and written communications skills, and accuracy with numbers, statistics and analysis
• Ability to exercise professional judgement in handling sensitive and confidential issues with discretion
• Knowledge of medical terminology and excellent spelling skills
• Proven record of reliability and attendance
• Able to speak and write English clearly
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience/training
• Highly proficient with standard Microsoft office programs, including Outlook, calendar management, Word and Excel
• Ability to run analytical reports and to summarize data
• Solid working knowledge of Adobe Pro, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I ) certification
• Previous experience in healthcare, clinical or research environment preferred
  
  

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

004583 LAB PROCESSING SUPV 1

Job Category

Allied Health, Clinical Labs

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

China Basin (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Variable

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Higher Education

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