Microbiology Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - Hospital

County of Ventura; Santa Paula (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual Incentive

Educational Incentive

Evening Shift Differential

Night Shift Differential

Standby Premium Pay

Deferred Compensation

Health Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pension Plan

Holidays

Job summary

County of Ventura is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist III in the Health Care Agency, Ventura County Medical Center/Santa Paula Hospital. The role oversees microbiology testing, quality control, inventory, and staffing while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will supervise laboratory operations, mentor staff, and coordinate testing workflows across shifts, with a strong emphasis on quality assurance and workflow efficiency in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of recent clinical microbiology laboratory testing and technical analysis experience under the direction of a qualified laboratory director.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services

Responsibilities

• Supervises laboratory workflow and evaluates test results.
• Maintains laboratory staffing schedule to ensure adequate coverage.
• Reviews and updates quality control measures based on statistical analysis of quality control data.
• Performs and is responsible for the completion of technical analyses in the Microbiology lab.
• Tabulates and compiles data for monthly workload recording.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, reagents, and materials required to perform testing in the area responsible for.
• Checks for clerical errors for manually recorded test results.
• Responsible for the orientation and competency assessment of testing personnel.
• Reviews proficiency testing evaluations and performs appropriate corrective action.
• Maintains respective department and keeps equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs necessary preventive maintenance and keeps records of all analyzers and equipment.
• Prepares analytical and statistical reports as required.
• Performs a variety of standardized tests in any or all of the fields of medical technology, including LIS management.
• Evaluates new and/or improved test methodologies and updates procedures accordingly.
• Modifies procedures as required.
• Establishes quality assurance indicators and/or monitors quality improvement programs.
• Participates in quality management, performance improvement projects, and accreditation surveys; and

Skills

Supervision

Quality control

Inventory management

Laboratory workflow

Test result evaluation

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor/CLS Generalist license

Four years microbiology experience

Tools

Laboratory information system

Microbiology testing equipment

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Pathologist and Laboratory Manager, performs a variety of standardized chemical, microscopic, bacteriological, and other technical analyses within the clinical laboratory. Additionally, is responsible for supervising laboratory operations, including quality control, inventory management, workflow oversight, and equipment maintenance for the Microbiology specialty area.

Under the direction of the Pathologist and Laboratory Manager, performs a variety of standardized chemical, microscopic, bacteriological, and other technical analyses within the clinical laboratory. Additionally, is responsible for supervising laboratory operations, including quality control, inventory management, workflow oversight, and equipment maintenance for the Microbiology specialty area.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This class differs from the Clinical Laboratory Scientist II in that the former has supervisory responsibility for managing specialized areas of the laboratory.

What We Offer

• Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification of skill.
• Educational Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor’s degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate degree for educational attainments not specifically required by the position.
• Evening Shift Differential - 7.5%
• Night Shift Differential - 15%
• Standby Premium Pay - 1/4 of regular hourly wage or Federal minimum wage (whichever is greater)
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County’s 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.
• Health Plans - Full-time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County’s Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
• Holidays - 13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT:

Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center/Santa Paula Hospital

PAYROLL TITLE:

Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

Clinical Laboratory Scientist III is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Per Diem Pool, Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy with Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: October 23, 2026

CLOSING DATE: November 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Examples Of Duties

• Supervises laboratory workflow and evaluates test results;
• Maintains laboratory staffing schedule to ensure adequate coverage;
• Reviews and updates quality control measures based on statistical analysis of quality control data;
• Performs and is responsible for the completion of technical analyses in the Microbiology lab
• Tabulates and compiles data for monthly workload recording;
• Maintains inventory of supplies, reagents, and materials required to perform testing in the area responsible for;
• Checks for clerical errors for manually recorded test results;
• Responsible for the orientation and competency assessment of testing personnel;
• Reviews proficiency testing evaluations and performs appropriate corrective action;
• Maintains respective department and keeps equipment in clean and orderly condition;
• Performs necessary preventive maintenance according to the recommended schedule and maintains records of all analyzers and equipment in the area of responsibility;
• Prepares analytical and statistical reports as required;
• Performs a variety of standardized tests in any or all of the fields of medical technology, including laboratory information system management;
• Evaluates new and/or improved test methodologies and updates procedures accordingly;
• Modifies procedures as required;
• Establishes quality assurance indicators and/or monitors quality improvement programs when appropriate;
• Participates in quality management, performance improvement projects, and accreditation surveys; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, And EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years of recent clinical microbiology laboratory testing and technical analysis experience under the direction of a qualified laboratory director
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services

Necessary Special Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience as a lead, supervisor, or manager in a reference lab or hospital-based lab setting
• Must be willing to occasionally work in other departments and shifts as needed
• Must be willing to work overtime and standby as needed

DESIRED

• Experience as a lead, supervisor, or manager overseeing a microbiology laboratory team in an acute care hospital setting
• Knowledge of multiple sub-specialties such as: Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and Blood Bank

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, And ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of: principles and practices of effective supervision related to selection, training, direction, control and evaluation of subordinates; and inventory management.

Comprehensive knowledge and skill in: the performance of the standardized tests performed in Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, or Blood Bank.

Comprehensive ability to: demonstrate sound judgment; demonstrate technical skill in the several categories of clinical laboratory technology, including above mentioned departments; instruct other personnel; work with and troubleshoot on technical equipment; establish quality assurance indicators and/or monitor quality improvement programs; prepare routine reports; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and hospital staff.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :

A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Maritza David by e-mail at [e-mail] or by telephone at [phone].