Oncology Lab Supervisor: Lead, Quality & Ops

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Supervisor of MN Laboratory in Los Angeles to manage daily lab operations and oversee a team of clinical laboratory staff. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining quality of lab testing, and evaluating personnel competency.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of lab experience, a Clinical Laboratory Scientist certification, and strong supervisory skills. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Join a leading institution dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare!

Qualifications

• 5 years of related laboratory experience required.
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab operations, scheduling staff, and testing procedures.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with lab standards.
• Evaluate and manage laboratory personnel and training.

Skills

Laboratory management

Quality assurance

Staff supervision

Inventory management

Problem evaluation

Education

Associate's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

A Little More About What You Will be Doing

The Supervisor of MN Laboratory is responsible for the daily operations of the laboratory team, including managing laboratory staff and ensuring compliance with laboratory regulations and standards.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Oversee lab operations, including lab workflow, scheduling of staff, and laboratory testing for all areas of the laboratory, including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunoassay, and urinalysis.
• Review quality control and quality assurance measures to ensure quality of laboratory testing, accuracy of test results, and compliance with laboratory policies.
• Supervise laboratory personnel, including clinical laboratory scientists (CLS) and laboratory assistant (MLA CPT1) staff.
• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents. Coordinate maintenance and calibration of instruments and equipment.
• Evaluate technical problems and ensure that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, including ensuring appropriate field service technicians arrive promptly to remedy instrument malfunctions.
• Evaluate the competency of all testing personnel and assure that the staff maintains competency required to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently.
• Assist with evaluation and training of new personnel and with the evaluation and implementation of new procedures.
• Maintain competency and training in all areas of the laboratory to provide bench coverage as needed.
• Follows established policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines. Ensure maintenance of safety protocols and compliance with emergency procedures and drills for safety of patients and staff.

Qualifications

Education

Associates Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biological Science, Chemistry, or other related Science field required.
Bachelors' Degree preferred

Experience

5 years of related laboratory experience required

2 years of supervisory experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) required