Core Lab Supervisor

Rocky Mountain Laboratories•Tempe, AZ

2d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Laboratories is seeking an experienced Core Lab Supervisor – Clinical Chemistry to oversee daily operations of the clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, and coagulation departments at our Tempe, AZ laboratory. This role is ideal for a hands-on laboratory leader with strong technical expertise and prior supervisory experience in a regulated clinical laboratory environment. The Core Lab Supervisor will support laboratory startup and ongoing operations, lead staff training, establish workflows, maintain instrumentation, and develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) in compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements. This position plays a key role in ensuring high-quality, compliant, and timely laboratory testing services.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role within a core laboratory environment
Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field
ASCP certification (MLS/MT/MLT) or higher credential
Extensive hands-on experience with peripheral smears, manual differentials, microscopy, and urinalysis
Working knowledge of CLIA regulations and clinical laboratory compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and support laboratory staff in a high-throughput, regulated environment
Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish workflows and develop or revise SOPs
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Ability to commute/relocate: Tempe, AZ: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Nice To Haves

Strong hands-on experience with Abbott Alinity chemistry and immunology analyzers
Familiarity with Sysmex hematology analyzers
Experience with ACL Elite coagulation instruments
Experience supporting laboratory startup, expansion, or new test implementation
Validation experience, including method verification or analyzer validation
Experience supporting CAP inspections or CLIA surveys
Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), analyzer interfacing, and result verification workflows

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead daily core laboratory operations, including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, and coagulation testing
Provide hands-on technical support and training to laboratory staff, including manual differentials, peripheral blood smears, microscopy, and urinalysis (UAs)
Maintain and troubleshoot chemistry and hematology analyzers, including Beckman Coulter 480/680, Abbott Alinity, Sysmex hematology systems, and ACL Elite coagulation instruments
Organize and implement workflows and operational processes to support laboratory growth, efficiency, and scalability
Create, review, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with CLIA, CAP, and internal quality standards
Support laboratory validation activities and documentation, including method verification and implementation support
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant testing services while maintaining quality, productivity, and turnaround time standards
Monitor quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and proficiency testing (PT) activities and assist with trend review and corrective actions
Support training documentation, competency assessments, and ongoing technical education for laboratory staff
Assist with inspection readiness, audits, and corrective action plans as needed
Partner with laboratory leadership on continuous process improvement and operational optimization initiatives
Ensure appropriate documentation, record retention, and regulatory compliance in accordance with laboratory requirements
Serve as a technical resource and supervisory designee as applicable under CLIA regulations
Other duties as assigned by ownership