Laboratory Manager

AXIS CLINICALS LLC•Dilworth, MN

14d•$64,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The General Lab Supervisor is responsible for the intake, management, and testing of samples related to Axis Testing. The role maintains the standards, practices, and documentation required in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-regulated environment. It oversees laboratory operations and personnel across hematology, chemistry, special chemistry, serology, urinalysis, urine drug screening, and coagulation, while supporting quality, regulatory compliance, safety, and operational performance.

Requirements

Associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Lab Technician.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a clinical or industrial laboratory.
Communication, managing priorities and deadlines, problem-solving and analytical ability, adaptability, professionalism, planning and organizing skills, and judgment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biology, or a related life science.
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily laboratory operations, workflow, staffing, and testing efficiency across hematology, chemistry, special chemistry, serology, urinalysis, urine drug screening, and coagulation.
Supervise laboratory personnel, coordinate training, and ensure required competency assessments and personnel records are maintained.
Monitor quality control, proficiency testing, calibration, calibration verification, equipment maintenance, and corrective action activities.
Ensure compliance with CLIA requirements, laboratory policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and applicable regulatory standards.
Maintain laboratory documentation, including QC records, maintenance logs, reagent records, training files, and quality assurance documentation.
Coordinate reagent and supply inventory, lot-to-lot comparisons, equipment service, and vendor support.
Oversee specimen handling, testing workflow, turnaround times, critical-value notification processes, and accurate result reporting.
Coordinate SOP reviews, method verification and validation activities, and implementation of new instruments or testing methods.
Monitor laboratory safety, infection control, and personnel adherence to established procedures.
Identify operational and quality improvement opportunities, investigate errors, implement corrective actions, and communicate significant concerns to the Laboratory Director.
Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, budgeting, and operational performance monitoring.
Execute other duties as assigned.