Supervisor, Clinical Pathology - Hematopathology

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc.; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc. is seeking a full-time Supervisor for the Hematopathology Laboratory in Duarte, California. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting lab personnel.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree, at least 5 years of experience as a laboratory scientist, and a valid State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License. This position offers a chance to lead quality initiatives and contribute to strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a certified or licensed clinical laboratory scientist.
• State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License required.
• SCYM (ASCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex clinical laboratory testing ensuring compliance.
• Lead quality management initiatives and support lab personnel.
• Manage inventory and contribute to financial planning.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Quality management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Supervisor, Hematopathology

We are seeking a full-time Supervisor to lead the Hematopathology Laboratory, overseeing daily operations of the Flow Cytometry and Bone Marrow labs. This role performs and reports high-complexity clinical testing while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards (FACT, AABB, CAP, FDA, Joint Commission, and more). As a key member of the Hematopathology leadership team, the Supervisor supports administrative functions, collaborates closely with pathologists on patient cases and new test development, and serves as a technical and administrative resource for lab staff and leadership.

• Perform and oversee complex clinical laboratory testing, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with turnaround times and regulatory standards.
• Lead quality management initiatives by developing procedures, monitoring quality assurance programs, and ensuring readiness for inspections and audits.
• Supervise and support lab personnel, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Maintain laboratory compliance through policy reviews, regulatory updates, and participation in inspections and proficiency testing programs.
• Manage inventory, supplies, and instrument service contracts using Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen principles for operational efficiency.
• Contribute to financial and strategic planning by supporting budgeting processes and leading test development and innovation initiatives.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 5 years as a certified or licensed clinical laboratory scientist
• State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
• SCYM (ASCP) Preferred

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.