Laboratory Supervisor - Profile Chemistry

Labcorp•San Diego, CA

4d•$100,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Supervisor to join their team in San Diego, CA. Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing insights and answers to help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. They advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation, and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges by leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions, and data-driven innovation. The role involves supervising the day-to-day operations of a department/lab, ensuring accurate and timely test performance and reporting, and directly supervising, training, and mentoring laboratory personnel. The supervisor will monitor daily workflow, schedule assay coverage, ensure adequate staffing for all shifts, research and resolve production errors, and engage in continuous process and service level improvements. Additionally, the role requires ensuring equipment maintenance through Quality Control, preparing and maintaining Quality Assurance records, evaluating new process improvements, meeting regularly with direct reports for coaching, performing bench work as needed, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Administrative duties, including payroll and personnel file maintenance, are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
4 years or more of experience as a Technologist/Technician
CA State CLS license required
4 years ore more of leadership experience
Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
previous supervisor/leadership experience
Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

Current or prior Labcorp experience
Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
ASCP or AMT certification

Responsibilities

Supervise the day to day operations of the Department/Lab Name department
Ensure laboratory tests are accurately performed and results are reported in a timely manner
Directly supervise, train, and mentor laboratory personnel of the department
Monitor daily workflow in the lab and schedule adequate assay coverage
Responsible for ensuring all shifts in the department are properly staffed
Research and resolve any production errors while escalating when necessary
Engage in continuous process and service level improvements
Ensure all equipment is being properly maintained through Quality Control
Prepare and maintain Quality Assurance records and documents
Evaluate new process improvements and make appropriate recommendations
Meet regularly with direct reports to provide coaching and feedback for their development
Perform bench work as needed and maintain proficiency/competency in technical operations
Ensure all work is in accordance with state and Federal regulations
Responsible for administering and managing policies and procedures
Process and maintain payroll and personnel files
Perform administrative duties as needed