Supervisor Laboratory Services - Full Time - 8 Hour Evening Shift (Non Union)(Exempt)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California (USC) Verdugo Hills Hospital Laboratory Services Supervisor leads a designated section, ensuring accurate instrument operation, maintenance, QC/QA, and proficiency testing while supervising staff and managing the budget. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and 24/7 accountability for dual campuses within the USC system.

The candidate will hold a CLS/Medical Technology degree with licensure, and bring multiple years of clinical lab experience, plus

Qualifications

• Microsoft Office / Computer Applications knowledge.
• Writing and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and instruct laboratory personnel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical staff and oversee a laboratory section.
• Manage administrative aspects, budgets and customer service.
• Ensure instrument operation, maintenance, QC, QA and proficiency testing.
• Maintain intradepartmental and interdepartmental communication.
• 24/7 accountability for dual USC campuses.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor degree in CLS/Medical Technology

Job description

The Laboratory Services Supervisor performs a variety of standardized and highly specialized assays in a specific section of the Clinical Laboratory. As Supervisor, the individual is responsible for technical and staff supervision, administrative management of the section and for assuring proficiency of staff, accurate instrument operation, performance of maintenance and troubleshooting measures, quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing. The supervisor is responsible for the departmental budget, employee relationships, customer service, performance improvement, and maintaining intra and interdepartmental communication. 24/7 accountability for dual campuses.

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or any equivalent science discipline.

Minimum Experience/Knowledge

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a clinical laboratory scientist in an accredited laboratory.
• Microsoft Office / Computer Application knowledge
• Writing and Verbal Communication Skills
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and instruct laboratory personnel in one or more departments of the clinical laboratory.

Preferred Experience/Knowledge

• Five (5) years of experience as a clinical laboratory scientist in an accredited laboratory.
• CAP/JCAHO/COLA Laboratory Accreditation experience or equivalent

Required License/Certification

• Valid Clinical Lab Scientist license or Limited license from the State of California.
• ASCP certification (MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) preferred but not required.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC-VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.