Laboratory Supervisor - AP Green Laboratory
About The Position
MU Healthcare is looking for a dynamic and motivated Supervisor of Laboratory Services to lead a team in a fast-paced, impactful environment. We seek a candidate with a passion for both leadership and technical excellence, someone who thrives in supervising a dedicated team while ensuring the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will be proactive in fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, guiding staff and students with a strong commitment to growth and development. You’ll bring strong problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot specialized equipment, oversee quality control, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. If you are a dedicated professional ready to make a real difference in patient care and research, we want to hear from you! Join us at MU Healthcare, where your leadership can help shape the future of healthcare.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in the biological or physical sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
- Depending on the laboratory, a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or registration as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or an equivalent accreditation group (AMT, HEW/HHS) may be required to meet accreditation requirements. Where no specific requirement exists, one (1) additional year of technical experience will be added to experience requirement.
- Three (3) years of technical experience in specified area in a hospital or similar laboratory setting.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory experience is preferred.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and/or instruct the work of technical support personnel (including students) performing a variety of standard and specialized research or medical diagnostic tests.
- Coordinate (or assist in the coordination of) quality control procedures for the laboratory, including record keeping/reporting and scheduling, as necessary.
- Supervise the proper maintenance of laboratory, lab equipment, supplies, and handling/disposal of infectious materials and hazardous chemicals/materials.
- Troubleshoot specialized and routine laboratory equipment and perform limited maintenance, as necessary.
- Perform highly specialized or complex procedures in the laboratory as necessary and perform more routine tests as necessitated by personnel shortages.
- Comply with all appropriate regulatory and accreditation requirements applicable to the laboratory environment being supervised.
- Instruct and supervise students rotating through the laboratory.
- Interview, hire, train, and evaluate (or assist) support staff.
- Develop, coordinate, and maintain daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of unit coverage and continuity of care.
- Monitor time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely submittal/approval for payroll purposes.
- May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
- See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
