Supervisor Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, or their designee, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures and analyses to provide data for health maintenance, diagnoses, treatment and monitoring of medical conditions. Assigns, directs, and monitors the work of Clinical Laboratory Scientists and other laboratory personnel. Enhances quality of patient care and service through interdepartmental cooperation and quality assurance protocols. Assists in ensuring compliance to laboratory policies and procedures.

• Assigns, directs, and monitors the work of Clinical Lab Scientists and other personnel.


• Trains laboratory assistants on proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory practice.


• Trains Clinical Lab Scientists and other laboratory personnel on proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory practices.


• Correctly verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the correct patients and that the correct test is being performed.


• Judges the adequacy and qualities of specimens submitted for testing.


• Analyzes clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures approved by the Laboratory Director or designee.


• Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data.


• Assist with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities consistent with the Laboratory Quality Plan.


• Utilizes test reference ranges (including neonates, pediatric and adult) to determine reasonableness of test results


• Validates test results through correlation with test parameters (e.g. Hgb/Hct, anion gap, platelet count/smear, dipstick/micro etc.).


• Confirms testing on all Critical Values to ensure accuracy prior to releasing of test results.


• Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.


• Performs and documents instrument function by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.


• Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.


• Releases or reports results per Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.


• Trains laboratory assistants, and other Clinical Lab Scientist, on proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory practice.


• Directly supervises incumbents in the Clinical Laboratory.


• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.


• Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Clinical Lab Scientist.

• Baccalaureate degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or related field. Applicable military experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California) OR Clinical Laboratory Bioanalyst License (California)

• Able to perform all duties of a Senior Clinical Lab Scientist.


• Demonstrated ability to supervise and competence to perform and check all work required of those supervised in accordance with applicable CLIA regulations.


• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.


• Ability to write technical policies and procedures.


• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.


• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.


• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

• Prior supervisory experience preferred.


• Computer application experience/proficiency preferred.

PrimaryLocation : California,Oakland,Oakland Hospital
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Wk1&2: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri; Wk3: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat; Wk4: Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 03:30 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A12|IFPTE|Local 20
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Laboratory
Department : Oakland Hospital - Pathology/Lab-Clinical Lab - 0206
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.