Core Lab Supervisor

Role Description

Core Lab Supervisor

Shift: 2am – 1030am

The Chemistry Lab Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the chemistry laboratory, ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role involves supervising a team of laboratory professionals, managing workflows, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining an environment that fosters professional development and safety. The supervisor will also collaborate with medical staff to ensure the timely and accurate processing of diagnostic tests. 

Supervision & Leadership: 

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of laboratory technicians and technologists, analyzinf veterinary patient samples. 
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance, provide feedback and conduct regular performance appraisals. 
• Ensure adequate training and development opportunities for staff to maintain proficiency in laboratory techniques and instrumentation. 
• Promote a collaborative and supportive work environment. 

 Operational Management: 

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the chemistry laboratory, ensuring smooth workflows and adherence to turnaround time expectations. 
• Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
• Manage inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely replenishment. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to hematology testing equipment and procedures. 
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments in compliance with manufacturer guidelines and regulatory standards. 

Quality Assurance & Compliance: 

• Implement and maintain quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) programs to ensure accurate, reliable, and precise test results. 
• Ensure laboratory practices comply with applicable regulatory agencies, including CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and HIPAA. 
• Review and analyze test results for accuracy and make adjustments as necessary. 
• Lead investigations and root cause analysis for any deviations or non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are taken. 

Test Analysis & Reporting: 

• Ensure proper preparation, processing, and analysis chemical, biological, and physical tests of laboratory samples.
• Oversee the timely and accurate generation of test results and assist in complex cases as needed. 
• Collaborate with pathologists and other clinical staff to interpret and communicate lab results. 

Safety & Regulatory Adherence: 

• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials. 
• Monitor adherence to infection control and safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff and patients. 
• Participate in laboratory inspections and audits to ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a healthcare/laboratory environment. 
• 5+ years of experience in reference laboratories required with 2 years of leadership experience preferred. 
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting with comprehensive knowledge of high throughput hematology, chemistry, immunoassay, urinalysis, O&P/fecal and related analyzers/diagnostics.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) from an accredited organization (e.g., ASCP, AMT) preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of accuracy. 
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop and work within a clinical laboratory team, including creative problem-solving and flexibility to meet rapid growth.

Technical Skills Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, internet, office/fax machines
• Advanced proficiency with multiple Laboratory Information Systems  
• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers. Promotes a positive image of the company and works with the customer to solve problems. 
• Problem Solving: Demonstrates a level of listening skill such that client and/or employee needs, issues, problems, etc. are heard and addressed or resolved.   
• Oral and Written Communication: Effectively communicates with all levels within the organization, while demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of others including tactfulness and a helping orientation.