Supervisor, Clinical Pathology - Chemistry

Join the transformative team atCity of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

This position reports to the Manager of Chemistry and serves as a working supervisor. Under the general direction and guidance of the Chairman of the Department of Pathology and the Director of Clinical Pathology, this role directs the daily workflow of the Chemistry laboratory, BCCR laboratory, and specimen processing, including work assignments and result review. Responsibilities include monitoring employee competency and performance within the division, ensuring procedures and methods are performed according to laboratory and divisional protocols, including quality control and result reporting. The position provides technical expertise in the use, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all laboratory instruments, equipment, reagents, and procedures. Additionally, it involves collaborating with Department Directors and development staff to evaluate and introduce new test methods into the division, while meeting the objectives and expectations set by City of Hope leadership.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Review, revise, and establish section policies and test procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and test accuracy.
• Develop and monitor quality control and assurance programs to maintain the validity of diagnostic laboratory procedures.
• Oversee staffing needs, prepare work schedules for Chemistry, BCCRL, and specimen processing, and hire and train new employees.
• Monitor employee performance and foster teamwork within and between divisions and medical staff.
• Assist in developing divisional laboratory budgets, including operational and capital, and manage inventory to maintain adequate lab supplies.
• Provide back-up supervisory coverage for other divisions as necessary and attend required meetings.

Your qualifications should include:

• BS Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• Completion of one-year practical training at an accredited training institution
• Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical laboratory operations, including relevant recent experience in Chemistry or related discipline. Competency in organization, human relations, communication, leadership, problem-solving, statistical analysis and computer skills, laboratory information systems and regulatory standards and requirements.

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