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Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (Molecular)

Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Posted: 04/16/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 619130 Pay Rate: 165,000 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description




Our client is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor for their Molecular department in Aliso Viejo, CA who wants to continue to learn in order to allow their company to grow.

Shift time: 4:00pm-12:00am, either Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Supervisor is accountable for the accuracy and reliability of all laboratory services provided by the specialty department section under his/her immediate control. The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for day to day supervision and oversight of the laboratory operation, personnel and for monitoring processes to ensure that acceptable levels of performance are maintained.

The Laboratory Supervisor is also responsible for helping in the implementation of all area procedures and operations as well as ensuring that metrics established to measure quality, production and efficiency are strictly followed.

Responsibilities:
  • Under the direction of, and in the absence of the Laboratory Manager and/or Medical Laboratory Director, the Laboratory supervisor ensures adequate performance of all laboratory procedures
  • Performs high complexity clinical tests by following department procedures as needed (frequency not to exceed applicable state regulations for exempt employees).
  • Presents data and/or information across all levels including the lab, department, division, and corporate, and proficiently answers questions from all groups of staff, managers, and clients
  • Develops and maintains detailed laboratory procedures manual to meet accreditation and licensing requirements; ensures departmental SOP’s accurately reflects the current process; updates SOP’s as needed
  • Provides direct supervision of the laboratory operation and personnel performing high complexity testing and reporting of test results by qualified technologists
  • Initiates and monitors QC programs for the department; assures compliance with regulations; monitors all quality metrics and ensures that corrective actions are documented and implemented
  • Responsible for the selection, retention, and training of qualified laboratory personnel; ensures that Laboratory staff is trained and compliant with SOP’s and Skills checklists
  • Prepares employees reviews, approves time and attendance records, maintains training files and performs other administrative duties as required
  • May assist the Laboratory Manager or Director of Operations in establishing budgetary controls and maintaining cost at an acceptable level. May prepare reports detailing departmental activities, revenues, expenses and the like, as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager or Laboratory Director

Experience, Education and Qualifications
  • Master of Arts or Master of Science Degree from an accredited institution with a major in one the chemical, physical, or biological sciences, and subsequent to graduation, has had at least four years of pertinent laboratory experience of which not less than two years have been spent working in a clinical laboratory having a director at the doctoral level

 -OR-

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of the successful completion of a course of at least 1 year. At least 6 years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience subsequent to qualifying with 2 of those years spent working in a clinical laboratory with a director at the doctoral level
  • At least six (6) or more years experience (high complexity testing) preferred in the assigned specialty. (A minimum of one (1) year of internal service in the designated specialty as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist III is typically required for promotion to this level.)
  • At least three (3) or more years of successful experience in a supervisor or leadership capacity preferred
  • Certificate Compliance Requirements:
  • Nationally: ASCP certification for the assigned specialty, as available
  • FL: current state supervisor level license to perform laboratory testing
  • CA: current state supervisor level license to perform laboratory testing
  • TN: current state supervisor level license to perform laboratory testing

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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About Aliso Viejo, CA

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.