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Certifying Scientist Supervisor

Clinical Reference Laboratory
Clinical Reference Laboratory Salary
Lenexa, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY: Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Certifying Scientists and the specific duties associated with the hair testing department. Ensure the daily processing is conducted in an accurate and efficient manner, following guidelines and regulations.

Essential Functions

  • Manage team performance by evaluating, hiring, training, coaching, disciplining and motivating; initiating disciplinary action when appropriate.
  • Maintain teamwork schedules to ensure assignments to expedite work flow, operational coverage and staff coverage.
  • Establish and maintain department SOP’s and ensure compliance.
  • Consult with MRO’s and clients about drug test results.
  • Perform the duties of a Certifying Scientist when necessary.
  • Keep current with Federal Register, NLCP Guidance Documents, NRC requirements, CAP requirements, state requirements, etc.
  • Work with the QC department to resolve audit issues and ensure regulatory requirements are being met.
  • Ensure department meets production goals and expected turnaround time for samples.
  • Provide and maintain good communication with staff, other departments, and administration.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with CRL’s policies and applicable laws.
  • Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL, CRL subsidiaries, legal entities and client information.
  • Be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
  • Be proactive in bringing ideas to Management’s attention to improve productivity, service, quality, policies and procedures, cost savings, and utilization of company resources.
  • Continuously improve management skills through in-house training, self-study methods, and other available training resources.
  • Ensure concerns are raised to the appropriate level of management.
  • Keep work area neat and clean.


Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION: A doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, or biological science.

EXPERIENCE: 4 years of pertinent laboratory experience. Must meet NYS Technical Supervisor requirements.

Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal skills – positive, professional demeanor, attentive listener
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills – spelling, grammar and proofreading
  • Strong working knowledge of MS office (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong judgment/decision making skills
  • Ability to perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent task with constant interruptions and changing deadlines
  • Must be able to read, understand, and develop strong working knowledge of appropriate SOP’s and other relevant information services.
  • Detail oriented
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to be at work and on time
  • Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Following Physical Attributes Are Required For This Position

  • Sitting for extended lengths of time
  • Close vision requirements due to computer work
  • Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and elbows for operating a computer and telephone
  • Light lifting, up to 10 pounds
  • The ability to discriminate between different colors visually is considered an essential function for the position.


EQUIPMENT: PC and communications equipment

OTHER: Overtime and weekend work as necessary according to workload and/or projects; occasional travel required.

The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust this position to meet the company’s changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion.

  • denotes essential job function


An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range: $26.00 - $48.00

Benefits For Full Time Employees

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life/AD&D
  • Supplemental Life/AD&D
  • Section 125 FSA Plan
  • 401(k)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Salary : $26 - $48

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