Clinical Supervisor -HLA Lab

About the role

Under direction of the Operations and Clinical Managers, the HLA Supervisor oversees daily operation of the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics laboratory. Key responsibilities include but not limited to; Technical Oversight: Directs daily laboratory processes including HLA typing, crossmatching, antibody screening, and chimerism testing. Quality & Compliance: Ensures the lab meets all ASHI (American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics) and CLIA regulations, proficiency testing, quality assurance and CAP inspection readiness. Staff Management: Manages scheduling, competency assessments, performance evaluations, and ongoing staff training. Test Validation and Implementation: Leads and participates in the evaluation, validation, and implementation of new methodologies. Develops, reviews, and maintains SOPs and related documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards. Histotrac Upgrade and Maintenance: validates and implements HLA software upgrade and EPIC Beaker interface.

Responsibilities

• Maintains effective workflow and operations.
• Acts as an expert resource within an area of specialty.
• Drives Quality Improvement initiatives and seeks ways to improve performance and service.
• Recommends and prepares Standard Operating Procedures for designated area and provides training in the area of expertise.
• Oversees scheduling and payroll.
• Maintains timely and effective communication and feedback to managers and employees.
• Performs and submits to Human Resources all performance assessment documentation on time so that employee morale is maintained at a high level.
• Hires, terminates, corrects, and reviews performance.
• Assists in planning, monitoring and/or managing budget in functional area of department.

Requirements

• Preferred candidates with CHS certification, at least 5 to 8 years of HLA laboratory experience and progressive supervisory/management experience.
• Position is 100% on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology or Biological Science required.
• ASCP certified generalist or categorical Technologist or equivalent accreditation required.

Skills

• Demonstrates autonomy, critical thinking skills and has skillset required to oversee shift operations.
• Capability and capacity to lead multiple projects and assist with staffing needs under the direction of department leadership.
• Experience and high proficiency with computers required.
• Web based application experience, Microsoft applications including excel experience required.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$100,000.00 USD - $135,000.00 USD

Schedule

Not specified.