Medical Lab Supervisor Jobs in California

A Medical Lab Supervisor in the med tech industry oversees the daily operations of a medical or clinical laboratory. They ensure that the lab adheres to standard procedures and regulations for analyzing specimen samples, and troubleshoot any technical issues with the lab equipment or processes. They also supervise and direct lab staff, provide training, and manage scheduling and budgeting. They report to management on lab operations, implement policies to improve efficiency, and ensure quality control and safety within the lab.

Key skills for a Medical Lab Supervisor include attention to detail, leadership, good communication, and technical competence in lab procedures and equipment. They should be certified as a medical technologist (MT) or clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) and may also need certification in laboratory management. Prior to becoming a Medical Lab Supervisor, a person may have roles as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Laboratory Technician, gaining experience in performing lab tests and understanding lab operations.

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Specimen Processing Support Services Team Lead

  • LabCorp
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Labcorp is seeking a Support Services Team Leader to join our team in San Diego, CA. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 11:00PM to 7:30AM, rotating weekends, additional days and hours may be needed...

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Phlebotomy Supervisor-Lab-Full Time Days-Temecula Valley Hospital

  • Universal Health Services
  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago

Maintains an up to date working knowledge of procedures specific to specimen collection, sample identification, specimen processing and transporting biological specimens....

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Histology Supervisor - CA

  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago

Histology Supervisor - CA Quest Diagnostics - 3.5 West Hills, CA Job Details Full-time $96,910 - $174,350 a year 1 day ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Disability insurance Health...

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Clinical Laboratory Supervisor II - Support Services

  • UCLA Health
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago

Must have skill in performing quality control, perform phlebotomy on all age groups, able to perform pH testing on Urine and any other technical testing pertaining to Support Services....

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Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - Flow Cytometry, Overnights; $10,000 Sign On Bonus!

  • NeoGenomics Laboratories
  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • 10 days ago

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills...

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Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - Flow Cytometry Dry Lab

  • NeoGenomics Laboratories
  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • 16 days ago

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills...

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Laboratory Manager OR Lab Manager in Southern California

  • K.A. Recruiting
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 18 days ago

NEW Laboratory Manager/Supervisor OR Blood Bank Manager opening at one of the most reputable laboratories in the United States! This laboratory is known to follow rigorous quality standards and...

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Blood Bank OR Transfusion Services Laboratory Manager in Los Angeles

  • K.A. Recruiting
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 18 days ago

NEW Laboratory Manager/Supervisor OR Blood Bank Manager opening at one of the most reputable laboratories in the United States! This laboratory is known to follow rigorous quality standards and...

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Supervisor Histology

  • Providence Health & Services
  • Napa, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 19 days ago

Provide direction and leadership to a specific laboratory department or shift at Queen of the Valley Medical Center to ensure the highest quality work that meets or exceeds the service...

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Sleep Lab Supervisor

  • UCLA
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 21 days ago

In this role, youll provide day-to-day oversight and operational leadership of the Sleep Laboratory, working closely with the Operations Manager. Youll directly supervise both technical and...

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Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - Molecular, Evenings

  • NeoGenomics Laboratories
  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 24 days ago

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills...

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Clinical Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab - Marina del Rey Hospital

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  • Marina del Rey, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Marina del Rey, CA
  • 26 days ago

Clinical Operations Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a leading healthcare organization? At Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, we are seeking an exceptionally...

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Supervisor, Histology - Monday-Friday, 12pm-8:30pm

  • Exact Sciences Corporation
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 27 days ago

May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation....

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Phlebotomy Supervisor - Full Time

  • Universal Health Services
  • Murrieta, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Murrieta, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Keeps current on and complies with phlebotomy practices for all ages and populations....

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Supervisor, Histology

  • Natera Inc
  • San Carlos, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Carlos, CA
  • 30+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: As the Histotechnologist Supervisor you will oversee the activities of the lab and Signatera team that is cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist view....

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Salary for Medical Lab Supervisor Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Medical Lab Supervisors in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
26.1%
Associate's Degree
18.6%
High School or GED
11.1%
Master's Degree
9.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Medical Lab Supervisors in California
1-2 years
28.3%
Less than 1 year
28.3%
None
24.8%
2-4 years
13.4%
4-6 years
3.8%
8-10 years
1.3%


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