Lead Chemistry Lab Supervisor – Quality & Ops

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-1; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Chemistry Supervisor to oversee the Chemistry Department's operations, implement policies, and assist in staff training. The role ensures test standardization, quality control, and efficient workflow from order entry to reporting.

The candidate will validate new instrumentation, supervise chemistry staff, and maintain inventory while assisting in performance evaluations. This position requires a CA CLS/MLT credential and a 2-year degree minimum.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of a 2-year degree.
• CA CLS or limited CLS CLS/MLT credentials may be required.

Responsibilities

• Select methodologies and instrumentation for lab tests.
• Provide clinical oversight of chemistry department staff.
• Validate test procedures and assess performance characteristics.
• Oversee quality control and proficiency testing; troubleshoot issues.
• Review work to ensure adherence to standards.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Assist in performance evaluations of staff.
• Perform other duties as directed by Laboratory Director or Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proficient with computer

Education

2 Year Degree Minimum

CLS CA or limited CLS CA or MLT

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Chemistry Supervisor to oversee the Chemistry Department's operations, implement policies, and assist in staff training. The role ensures test standardization, quality control, and efficient workflow from order entry to reporting.

The candidate will validate new instrumentation, supervise chemistry staff, and maintain inventory while assisting in performance evaluations. This position requires a CA CLS/MLT credential and a 2-year degree minimum.