Clinical Laboratory Scientist – General Supervisor

Company Overview

Your Main Lab is a locally owned, emerging diagnostic facility in Reno, Nevada. We are currently in an exciting phase of growth, transitioning from our foundational setup to a full-service clinical laboratory. Unlike large corporate systems, we offer our team members the unique opportunity to help shape our processes, culture, and future. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about building a high-complexity lab from the ground up and who values a workplace where every voice is heard.

Position Summary

• The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) / General Supervisor is responsible for the technical and administrative oversight of laboratory sections. This role involves performing highly complex testing, supervising daily operations, and ensuring the highest standards of clinical accuracy.
• The successful candidate will act as a Technical Consultant to medical staff and lead the laboratory team in regulatory compliance, fiscal management, and quality assurance.

Core Responsibilities

Technical Operations & Clinical Testing

• Comprehensive Testing: Perform a wide variety of waived, moderate, and highly complex manual and automated tests in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Immunology.
• Result Accuracy: Review and ensure the accuracy of patient results prior to reporting, recognizing age-specific differences from newborns to geriatrics.
• Maintenance: Perform and document daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on all laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

Leadership & Supervision

• Section Oversight: Function as the Laboratory Supervisor, managing daily operations, staff competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Technical Consultation: Serve as a Technical Consultant, identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and executing immediate corrective actions.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure strict compliance with CLIA, state-specific regulations (NAC 652), and all other accrediting body requirements.
• Quality Control: Oversee QC policies, documenting all corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Proficiency Testing: Manage the testing of proficiency samples to ensure they are handled in the same manner as patient samples, adhering to strict non-collaboration protocols.
• Program Improvement: Lead the section’s quality management program and participate in interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives.

Administrative & Systems Management

• Policy Development: Develop, maintain, and update laboratory policy and procedure manuals to ensure clinical currency.
• Fiscal Management: Responsible for the technical and fiscal health of the office laboratory.
• LIS/POC: Execute assigned responsibilities related to the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Point of Care (POC) testing.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) biology, chemistry, or health sciences.
• Licensure & Certification: Must possess a valid General Laboratory Supervisor License (or be eligible to work while license is pending).
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical laboratory experience covering all core laboratory disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Proven ability to problem-solve independently and exercise expert clinical judgment.
• Flexibility to work 30-40 hours a week.
• Flexibility to work evening shifts and adapt to the evolving needs of the laboratory.

References:

• Please provide two professional references from your previous employers, including their names, titles, and contact information.

Why Join Your Main Lab?

• Competitive bi-weekly pay and Insurance benefits such as health, vision, and dental.
• A tailored career pathway where you can thrive personally and professionally.
• Supportive leadership and a dedicated team of career specialists.
• The opportunity to work at the forefront of diagnostic medicine in a community-focused setting.

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please provide 2 references for the team to contact (Name, Phone Number, Email and title)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• General Laboratory Supervisor License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $50