Senior Clinical Lab Services Supervisor

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 114,650 - 189,172; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC seeks a Laboratory Services Supervisor to lead a clinical laboratory section, supervise staff, manage budgets, ensure instrument reliability, and drive quality assurance programs. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, safety, and accreditation readiness within a high-stakes acute care setting.

The position requires CLS licensure, advanced communication, and prior supervisory experience in an acute care facility.

Qualifications

• Req High school or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited Clinical Laboratory Scientist license program.
• Doctoral-level Scientist must have minimum of 1 year of experience. Master's-level Scientist must have minimum of 2 years' experience. Baccalaureate-level Scientist must have minimum of 4 years' experience.
• Req 4 years in an Acute Care Facility setting.
• Req 0 - 2 years in a senior or supervising capacity.
• Req Prior senior or supervisory experience to include: specialized and complex analysis, computer experience, quality control, calibration, QC evaluation, inventory control, preventative maintenance, and quality improvement.
• Req Excellent Verbal and written Communication Skills.
• Req Leading/ guidance skills
• Req Clinical Laboratory Scientist - CLS
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)... (Required within LA City only)
• Pref Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Chemistry (ASCP) OR ASCP in Microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise a variety of manual, semi-automated and automated assays while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and productivity.
• Recognizes normal, abnormal and critical results and taking appropriate action as required, including appropriate considerations for the age of the patient.
• Monitor and maintaining adequate supply levels for a specified section of the laboratory.
• Knowledge of clerical and computer functions and for carrying out additional clinical and clerical duties to meet the needs of the Department and hospital staff.
• Communicate and interact effectively with co-workers and guests of the institution.
• Obtain specimens from designated patients as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

High school or equivalent

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license program

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC seeks a Laboratory Services Supervisor to lead a clinical laboratory section, supervise staff, manage budgets, ensure instrument reliability, and drive quality assurance programs. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, safety, and accreditation readiness within a high-stakes acute care setting.

The position requires CLS licensure, advanced communication, and prior supervisory experience in an acute care facility.