Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Biocorp Clinical Laboratory is seeking an experienced and motivated Laboratory Supervisor to provide day-to-day technical and operational supervision of the clinical laboratory. The Laboratory Supervisor will support high-quality and timely patient testing, staff development, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while promoting a culture of quality, safety, teamwork, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and technical oversight of clinical laboratory operations.
• Supervise, support, and provide guidance to Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) and other laboratory personnel.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, workload assignments, and daily workflow to support efficient laboratory operations.
• Assist with employee training, competency assessment, performance evaluation, coaching, and development.
• Ensure compliance with applicable CLIA, CAP, California Department of Public Health (CDPH), OSHA , and other regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain inspection readiness and ensure required laboratory documentation is complete and current.
• Monitor quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, competency, and other quality assurance activities.
• Monitor turnaround times, quality indicators, errors, incidents, and other laboratory performance metrics.
• Investigate laboratory issues and nonconformances, participate in root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions as appropriate.
• Ensure laboratory policies and procedures are current and consistently followed by staff.
• Participate in validation and implementation of new tests, methodologies, instrumentation, and laboratory information system workflows.
• Assist with inventory management, supply monitoring, equipment maintenance, and vendor coordination.
• Collaborate with laboratory management, medical directors, physicians, nursing, and other healthcare professionals to support quality patient care.
• Promote a positive and professional work environment emphasizing patient safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license .
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Minimum of two (2) years of laboratory leadership or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical laboratory operations, quality management, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and coordinate laboratory operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with laboratory information systems and standard computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science, or a related field.
• Experience in a moderate- or high-complexity clinical laboratory.
• Experience with CAP accreditation and CLIA compliance.
• Experience with quality improvement, regulatory inspections, competency assessment, and method validation.

About Biocorp Clinical Laboratory

Biocorp Clinical Laboratory is committed to providing accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory services while maintaining high standards of quality and patient care. We are seeking a collaborative and hands-on supervisor who can effectively support laboratory staff, maintain efficient daily operations, and contribute to a strong culture of quality and regulatory compliance.

Biocorp Clinical Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.