University of California, San Francisco · 2 months ago
Quality Assurance and POCT Supervisor
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$122K/yr - $277K/yr
5+ years expThe University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research and education. The Quality Assurance and POCT Supervisor will lead the QA and Point-of-Care Testing Division, managing a team responsible for developing and overseeing laboratory quality systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Provides supervision of the Quality Assurance Division staff and activities
Responsible for providing the administrative oversight for Quality Assurance and related activities for all sections of the Clinical Laboratory, including Blood Bank, Core Laboratory (Chemistry, Toxicology, and Hematology), Microbiology, Point-of-Care Testing, and Specimen Collection and Management
Manages a team in the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of laboratory quality systems for each laboratory section, as well as effective oversight of the point-of-care
Serves as an expert resource related to clinical laboratory quality and point-of-care
Ensures that quality and point-of-care activities are compliant with Federal and State regulatory requirements and laboratory accreditation standards
Provides reports to the administrative director, medical and technical directors, as needed
Develops and maintains effective working relationships among laboratory personnel and other hospital departments to ensure a culture of safety
Involves testing on clinical specimens to gather information about a patient's health for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
Collaborate and coordinate with the various divisions of the Laboratory, other ZSFG departments, affiliated hospitals, health centers, clinics, and outreach clients
Ensuring optimal quality, safety, and efficiency in all supervised activities, as well as compliance with regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution
Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist License for the State of California
5+ years of directly relevant experience in a high-complexity clinical lab, including recent supervisory or managerial experience in a moderate and high-complexity clinical lab
Minimum 3+ years of lead/supervisor/manager experience
2+ years of experience in point-of-care
Maintains technical proficiency in laboratory techniques and procedures
Proven ability to apply technical knowledge and skills to improve operations and management
Knowledge of clinical laboratory, organization, HR, and UC policies and processes
Knowledge of all relevant specialty areas, industry, health and safety, federal, and state regulations
Leadership skills in employee supervision and HR administration to effectively lead and motivate others
Conflict resolution skills to resolve personnel issues and counsel assigned staff to develop cooperative working relationships
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex, challenging environment
Flexibility to adapt to change
Ability to organize division operations in an efficient and effective manner through improving Laboratory processes, procedures, and systems
Skills to work collaboratively, coordinate, and integrate with others in other laboratories, departments, and throughout the organization
Successful background working with all groups: peers, scientists, multidisciplinary team members, executives, and assigned staff
Proven analytical abilities and problem-solving skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify options for resolution
Demonstrates sound judgement
Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate through all mediums and with all groups
Demonstrated abilities to listen actively, persuade, advise, and counsel
Knowledge of laboratory application information systems
Ability to analyze data using queries and visual review
Familiarity with computer software applications, including LIS, MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), document control applications, and the Internet
Preferred
Master's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or in a field directly related to clinical laboratory quality assurance (QA)
ASQ Certificate, Green Belt, or Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate
Familiarity with EP Evaluator
Company
University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco is an educational institution that focuses on medical courses.
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Funding
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$52.45MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineBaldrick's FoundationNational Institute on Aging
2025-01-30Grant· $11.9M
2023-11-21Grant
2023-10-03Grant
Leadership Team
Pamela Hudson
Chief Operating Officer | Center for Digital Health Innovation
Jimmie Ye
Professor
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