Lab Supervisor

Stanford Health Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 91,637 - 121,421; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Clinical Lab Special Chemistry professional for their full-time position in Palo Alto, CA. The role involves supervising laboratory personnel, planning operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with the medical director on quality measures.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications, and at least four years of experience. This position offers a competitive pay range starting at $66.52 per hour, based on various factors including experience and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of progressively responsible work experience.
• Pathologist Assistant Certification from ASCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise routine and specialized procedures in the lab.
• Plan daily lab operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with medical director on policies and quality measures.
• Oversee new laboratory assays and equipment.

Skills

Analyzing data

Effective communication

Budget management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Summary

Full‑time, 8‑hour day shift, Clinical Lab Special Chemistry position at Stanford Health Care, located at 3375 Hillview Ave, Palo Alto, CA.

Overview

Supervises laboratory personnel performing routine and specialized technical procedures. Plans daily laboratory operations, evaluates work, troubleshoots technical and non‑technical problems, and implements policies and procedures. Establishes quality control and quality assurance programs to meet Joint Commission, CAP, state, and federal requirements. Maintains compliance with health and safety policies and manages staffing, training, performance evaluations, payroll, and inventory.

What You Will Do

• Supervise laboratory personnel performing routine and specialized technical procedures.
• Plan daily lab operations, evaluate work, assist in troubleshooting, and provide direction on procedural and technical problems.
• Develop work schedules and daily assignments to maintain adequate staffing, minimize overtime, and meet customer service needs.
• Under the guidance of the medical director, develop and implement department‑specific processes, procedures, and quality control programs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines (CAP, JCAHO, state, federal, SHC).
• Collaborate with the medical director and manager to develop policies, procedures, and quality measures for uninterrupted laboratory services.
• Oversee validation and implementation of new laboratory assays and equipment.
• Monitor and evaluate equipment, systems, and supplies for operational efficiency and reliability.
• Perform human‑resource responsibilities, including performance appraisals, hiring, onboarding, discipline, and termination, with operations manager support.
• Oversee staff training and competency assessment, and develop training material and competency documents.
• Prepare technical reports reflecting department process volume, testing results, analysis, trends, and recommendations.
• Perform bench testing during staffing shortages to maintain patient care standards.
• Ensure equipment maintenance is scheduled and coordinate service requests.
• Collaborate with the manager to determine capital equipment and staffing needs.
• Oversee storage of documents, materials, transcription, dictation, legal, and research activities.
• Review workload statistics and KPIs to meet quality targets.
• Complete QA reports and address SAFE/iCARE events.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement projects.
• Manage inventory and reconcile labor and supply variances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Allocate teaching duties for Gross Room and Autopsy trainees and oversee tissue preservation for teaching and library purposes.
• Meet supervisor requirements for CAP specific checklists for applicable areas.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a work‑related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.

Academic requirements must comply with CLIA regulations. A baccalaureate degree in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics, with successful completion of one year MLS training program, is preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Analyze data, draw conclusions, and interpret results.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Develop financial budgets and manage expenses.
• Plan, organize, develop tactical plans, set priorities, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Identify technical and non‑technical problems and devise solutions.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results.
• Foster effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory controls, methods, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of mathematics, general science, and laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of new technologies in the specific field and maintain current awareness.
• Problem‑solving skills for technical and non‑technical issues.

Licenses and Certifications

• CLS or PA (ASCP) – Pathologist Assistant Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale

Generally starting at $66.52 – $88.14 per hour. The salary for the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.