Lab Services Supervisor: Lead, Develop Teams & Quality

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Lab Supervisor who will lead the laboratory team, help develop annual goals and budgets, and drive performance improvement across testing processes. You will mentor staff, foster professional growth, and communicate clearly to build a high‑performing lab that delivers accurate results with timeliness and strict adherence to regulatory standards.

This role demands strong leadership, accountability, and the ability to coach individuals and groups

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical sciences as defined by CLIA
• Minimum of five years in a moderate or high complexity laboratory
• Clinical Lab Scientist: CA
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations

Responsibilities

• Supervises and reviews laboratory personnel performance.
• Oversees day-to-day lab operations and personnel decisions.
• Analyzes and interprets lab results per work processes.
• Manages laboratory inventories and supplies.
• Selects test methods appropriate for clinical use.
• Verifies procedures and establishes test performance characteristics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial management

HR knowledge

Equipment management

Quality management

Workflow design

Physician relations

Regulations

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree (bio/chem)

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Lab Supervisor who will lead the laboratory team, help develop annual goals and budgets, and drive performance improvement across testing processes. You will mentor staff, foster professional growth, and communicate clearly to build a high‑performing lab that delivers accurate results with timeliness and strict adherence to regulatory standards.

This role demands strong leadership, accountability, and the ability to coach individuals and groups