Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor

BioPhase Solutions specializes in recruiting top talented professionals for Southern California's Scientific community. We are currently looking for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor to work for a leading Greater Orange County area biotechnology company.

Salary: $120-150k/year depending on experience

Summary:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Supervisor) is responsible for performing moderate or high complexity laboratory tests, as defined by CLIA, in microbiology and molecular testing. Directs, supervises, and coordinates functions and activities in all aspects of the clinical lab.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and ensure the overall functioning of the clinical laboratory, including managing workflow, scheduling staff, and ensuring timely completion of tests and procedures.
Ensure that all clinical testing complies with safety and CLIA/CAP guidelines.
Must be onsite to provide direct supervision when high complexity testing is performed by any individual.
Maintain effective communication with the team on day-to-day activities and on-going projects.
Train and provide orientation to all laboratory personnel; review all associated training documents; and perform all evaluations of testing personnel performances.
Troubleshoot highly complex problems that can adversely affect test performance.
Be familiar with laboratory protocols and procedures for specimen processing, operating equipment and instruments, and data analysis.
Manage inventory of laboratory equipment, reagents, and supplies. Coordinate maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment.
Perform laboratory testing and analyze test results accurately and efficiently, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory data.
Conduct/coordinate with internal and external audits and report instances of noncompliance. Participate in all Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement efforts.
Plan and perform assay validations/verifications; write summary reports.
Conduct competency assessments and proficiency testing per CAP/CLIA guidelines.
Implement quality control measures and review QC/QA metrics at least monthly.
Keep up to date with advancements in laboratory science through continuing education.

Experience/Requirements:

Must have an active California State license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)
Molecular testing and next-gen sequencing experience HIGHLY desired
3+ years of experience in Clinical Laboratory Science or related fields

Please send resumes to tiffany@biophaseinc.com and visit our website at www.biophaseinc.com for additional job opportunities!!!