Laboratory Operations Supervisor: Quality & Team Growth

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR is seeking a Laboratory Operations Supervisor to ensure timely reporting and supervise daily clinical laboratory activities in a labor management partnership environment. The role maintains testing competency, oversees QA and regulatory compliance, and manages both credentialed and non-credentialed staff.

The supervisor will lead training efforts, ensure safety and quality standards, and coordinate cross-functional collaboration to support lab operations and

Qualifications

• Two years of leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Degree in medical lab science or related field with relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Recommends developmental opportunities; mentors and coaches to drive performance improvement.
• Oversees daily activities of the work team; aligns efforts with objectives and resolves escalated issues.
• Maintains testing and training standards; develops and implements training materials and competency assessments.
• Ensures compliance and accreditation; guides licensure processes and documentation updates.
• Acts as liaison between medical laboratory services and other teams; coordinates quality and regulatory updates.
• Manages lab operations to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness; plans resources and vendors.

Skills

Leadership experience

Healthcare management

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical lab science

Healthcare related field experience (3+ years)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR is seeking a Laboratory Operations Supervisor to ensure timely reporting and supervise daily clinical laboratory activities in a labor management partnership environment. The role maintains testing competency, oversees QA and regulatory compliance, and manages both credentialed and non-credentialed staff.

The supervisor will lead training efforts, ensure safety and quality standards, and coordinate cross-functional collaboration to support lab operations and