Lab Supervisor - $7500 Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Assistance

Job Summary

The Supervisor, Lab is responsible for coordinating and overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This role oversees staffing, scheduling, training, quality control, supply management, and collaboration with laboratory administration, nursing, and physicians. The Supervisor also monitors financial performance, ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, and supports continuous process improvements. Additionally, this position provides technical expertise and performs laboratory testing as needed.

Essential Functions

• Supervisors, in collaboration with the manager, daily laboratory operations, including staffing, scheduling, workflow management, and supply inventory, ensuring seamless and efficient services.
• Oversees laboratory testing processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality test results in compliance with CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards.
• Manages quality control (QC) and proficiency testing, troubleshooting outliers, documenting corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with accreditation guidelines.
• Leads and develops laboratory staff, conducting competency assessments, training, coaching, and performance evaluations to foster professional growth and compliance.
• Monitors and maintains laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality, preventive maintenance, and escalating issues to the Administrative Laboratory Director.
• Supports financial management efforts, monitoring supply usage, reducing waste, and selecting cost-effective reagents and materials.
• Facilitates clear and effective communication, conducting regular staff meetings, disseminating relevant information, and maintaining collaboration with clinical teams.
• Ensures a safe and compliant work environment, promoting adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory policies.
• Drives continuous process improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing strategies to enhance laboratory efficiency, patient care, and operational outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervision and Staff Management
  • Supervises, trains and oversees departmental staff.
  • Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Manager or Director on staffing issues.
  • Assists with and contributes to performance evaluations and goal setting.
• Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
  • Assists in managing departmental budget ensuring cost-effective operations while maintain high quality service.
  • Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
  • May contribute to evaluation and implementation of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • May contribute to development of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
  • May participate in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
  • Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  • Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Staff Responsibilities
  • May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, or related science field required
• 1-2 years of related experience in the profession required
• 1-2 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Lab Scientist-ASCP or equivalent certification agency required
• Must meet applicable CLIA personnel qualification requirements for high-complexity testing

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer

INDLABPHARM