Lab Supervisor – Molecular Genetic Pathology and Clinical Genomics

Stanford Health Care; California; On-site; USD 138,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto seeks a Supervisor for the Pathology laboratory who will lead molecular path personnel, plan day-to-day operations, and ensure compliance with CAP, JCAHO, and state/federal requirements.

The role includes staffing, training, and performance management, with responsibility for QA/QC and equipment maintenance. A bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience are required, along with CLS/PA certification if available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with CLIA compliance requirements.
• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible and related experience.
• CLS and PA (ASCP) Pathologist Assistant certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises laboratory personnel performing routine and specialized procedures.
• Plans daily lab operations and staffing to meet customer needs.
• Maintains QA/QC programs and regulatory compliance (CAP, JCAHO, state/federal).
• Oversees payroll, performance appraisals, hiring, transfers, and onboarding.
• Ensures equipment maintenance and inventory control.

Skills

Data analysis

Effective communication

Budget management

Planning & organizing

Problem solving

Team supervision

Infection control knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemistry, or related field

Job description

FTE: Full time Day - 08 Hour, R2657656 Onsite 107520006 Path Lab Molecular Path Hillview Allied Health. PALO ALTO, 3375 Hillview Ave, California

Brief Overview

Supervisor of laboratory personnel performing routine and specialized technical procedures, including planning day‑to‑day activities, evaluating work, handling technical and non‑technical problems, developing and implementing policies and procedures. Establish efficient workflow, resolve technical issues, maintain QI/QC programs to meet Joint Commission, CAP, state/federal requirements, ensure compliance with safety and health policies, assign schedules, collaborate on performance improvement projects, and serve as technical staff as needed.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What You Will Do

• Supervises laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures.
• Plans the daily lab operations, evaluates work performed, assists in troubleshooting and provides direction in handling procedural and technical problems.
• Develops appropriate work schedules for employees and plans daily work assignments in order to maintain adequate staffing, minimize overtime, and meet customer service needs.
• Under the guidance of the section Medical Director, develops and implements department specific processes/procedures and quality control programs to ensure reliability of testing procedures, proper function of laboratory equipment, and compliance to safety/health and state/federal/licensing regulations.
• Ensures section compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines (CAP, JCAHO, state, federal and SHC).
• Collaborates with section Medical Director and Manager to develop and implement policies/procedures and quality measures to provide uninterrupted laboratory services.
• Oversees the validation and implementation of new laboratory assays and equipment.
• Monitors and evaluates equipment, systems and supplies to ensure operational efficiency, reliability of results and adequate inventory.
• Performs all human resource management responsibilities, with support from operations manager, such as conducting employee performance appraisals, transfers, interviews, hiring, onboarding, disciplining, and termination of employees.
• Oversees training of staff and competency assessment.
• Develops training material and competency documents as needed.
• Monitors and completes payroll to ensure accurate pay period statistics. Prepares technical reports reflecting department process volume, testing results, analysis, trends, conclusions or recommendations for management and other hospital personnel.
• Perform bench testing during staffing shortages to maintain expected patient care standards.
• Ensures equipment maintenance is completed as scheduled and coordinates service requests.
• Collaborates with Manager to determine capital equipment and staffing needs.
• Oversees storage of documents, materials (blocks, slides), transcription and dictation, and legal and research activities, where applicable.
• Reviews workload statistics and KPIs to ensure quality targets are met.
• Completes QA reports and addresses SAFE/iCARE events.
• Leads or participates in Quality Improvement projects.
• Responsible for QA and QC, including review of testing results to ensure accuracy and precision.
• Manages inventory.
• Responsible for reconciling labor and supply variances with manager. Responsible for reviewing and staying within budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Gross Room & Autopsy Specific Job Duties
• Assures PA teaching duties and requirements for Gross Room and Autopsy trainees (residents, fellows or medical students) are being met and documented appropriately.
• Oversees preservation of tissue for tissue library and preparation of tissue for teaching sessions as well as for presentations to families.
• Cytopathology, Cytogenetics, Histocompatibility and Molecular Pathology
• Meet the general supervisor requirements noted in the CAP specific checklists for each area.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a work‑related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. Academic requirements must be in compliance with CLIA regulations. A baccalaureate degree in an accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics and successful completion of one year MLS training program preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and interpret results.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop financial budgets and manage expenses.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop tactical plans, set priorities and adapt to priority changes.
• Ability to solve technical and non‑technical problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships with others in a team environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory controls, methods, procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of mathematics, general science, and laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes.
• Skill in solving technical and non‑technical problems.

Licenses and Certifications

• CLS
• PA (ASCP) – Pathologist Assistant Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Salary Information

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $66.52 - $88.14 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.