Qualifications:
Responsible for day-to-day supervision of testing personnel and reporting of laboratory test results for all test methods performed under CLIA regulation.
- Provides direct and constant supervision to Laboratory Technicians and Laboratory Assistants as required by applicable state and federal regulations.
- Required to provide oversight to testing areas and other laboratory personnel as required by applicable state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for monitoring test analyses using immunoassay and/or LC-MS/MS technology, and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
- Responsible for scheduling staff to accomplish production goals.
- Responsible for ensuring that Laboratory Occurrence Management (LOM) forms are completed for anomalies and corrective action is documented.
- Participates in process improvement activities such as quality, safety, document management and control, and proficiency testing.
- Interacts with vendors on special projects such as test method validations and new equipment.
- Responsible for technical studies designed to improve or validate clinical laboratory testing methods.
- Assists with advanced troubleshooting issues involving equipment, instruments, and assay performance.
Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science
- Current California CLS license required (Generalist or limited Toxicologist Scientist, or Clinical Chemist Scientist).
- Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of clinical laboratory experience OR Master’s degree with 4+ years of clinical laboratory experience OR PhD with 2+ years clinical laboratory experience.
- 2+ years experience post-CLS license required.
- Supervisory experience highly preferred.
- Knowledgeable in laboratory methods and techniques.
- Knowledgeable of equipment and supplies used in a laboratory.
- Proficient in MS Applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of employees.
- Effective attention to detail with high degree of accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead staff and manage projects.
- Must maintain continuing education units required by California Department of Health Services.
Compensation/Other Details:
- $130,000 - $140,000 base
- Shift: 8:00 PM - 4:30 AM Tuesday - Saturday
- Must have CLS Generalist License
