What are the responsibilities and job description for the Core Laboratory Supervisor - Rapid Chemistry Focus position at 100 The Nebraska Medical Center?
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Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Position Highlights:
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Core Laboratory Supervisor with a strong foundation in Medical Laboratory Science (Scientist) and a rapid chemistry operations focus with proven leadership capabilities.
This role is critical in driving operational excellence across multiple shifts, particularly evening and overnight teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Leadership Skills:
- Strategic oversight of daily lab operations and staffing
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members across experience levels
- Skilled in conflict resolution, performance management, and fostering accountability
- Experience leading change initiatives and process improvements
- Strong communication and collaboration across departments and with external partners
- Technical Chemistry Expertise:
- Deep understanding of rapid chemistry workflows and instrumentation
- Proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting middleware systems (e.g., Remisol)
- Familiarity with quality control protocols, reagent management, and calibration procedures
- Ability to interpret complex data and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Experience with LIS integration and optimizing lab informatics
This position plays a key role in ensuring high-quality, efficient lab operations while cultivating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Shift Details:
Daytime Hours with some flexibility required to support evening and overnight teams.
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Serve on the leadership team as a supervisor for the designated operation by overseeing all aspects of day-to-day laboratory operations. Partner closely with colleagues to serve as a clinical expert, regularly model/mentor and train colleagues on technical skills, make decisions regarding daily priorities for the work group, provide guidance to and/or assist staff on non-routine or escalated issues and complete performance appraisals and/or disciplinary actions.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years recent laboratory experience required.
- Minimum of two years of experience to include the majority of the following: serve as a clinical expert for a group of employees, regularly model/mentor and train employees on technical skills, make decisions regarding daily priorities for a work group, provide guidance to and/or assist staff on non-routine or escalated issues and provide input on performance appraisals and/or disciplinary actions required.
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or medical laboratory science required.
- Ability to exhibit strong leadership, planning and organizational skills required.
- Ability to work independently, exercise creativity/innovation and be attentive to detail required.
- Strong interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to problem solve and exhibit strong judgment skills in a well-thought out and timely fashion and determine appropriate course of action in significantly complex situations required.
- ASCP or ASHI/ACHI certification or other recognized certification related to the area of supervisory responsibilities required. Individuals who were certified beginning January 1, 2004 maintaining their certification by participation in the ASCP - Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (ASCP)CM required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in data collection, analysis and interpretation preferred.
- Some management or leadership experience preferred.
- Experience with Beckman Coulter chemistry analyzers and automation
- Master's degree in a scientific field or related health care field preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.