Lead Lab Research Supervisor

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Lab Research Supervisor to lead laboratory operations and supervise a team of skilled technical staff, reporting to the Laboratory Director and PI. You will ensure a compliant, efficient, high-performing research lab environment.

You'll oversee staffing, onboarding, performance management, procurement, inventory, and equipment maintenance, while advancing research initiatives and implementing new techniques and protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant lab field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on technical laboratory experience in the area of focus.
• Technical know-how of specialized equipment and lab techniques.
• Ability to lead, plan work, and manage priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory operations and supervise a team of technical staff.
• Oversee staffing, onboarding, and performance management.
• Drive safety, regulatory compliance, and quality standards.
• Manage procurement, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Advance research initiatives and implement new techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Regulatory compliance

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of laboratory focus

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Inventory management

Procurement

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Lab Research Supervisor to lead laboratory operations and supervise a team of skilled technical staff, reporting to the Laboratory Director and PI. You will ensure a compliant, efficient, high-performing research lab environment.

You'll oversee staffing, onboarding, performance management, procurement, inventory, and equipment maintenance, while advancing research initiatives and implementing new techniques and protocols.