Special Testing Laboratory Supervisor

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers • Gainesville, FL

73d • $36 - $43

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to complete our leadership team for the Special Testing Laboratory (STL) in Gainesville, FL. We are looking for a leader first and foremost-someone with outstanding communication skills and a genuine passion for mentoring and developing a dedicated team. Your primary role will be to foster a supportive, collaborative, and high-performing environment. While direct experience in our specialized labs is a strong plus, we are excited to invest in and train the right candidate who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities and the motivation to master the technical aspects of our work.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science.
• Current Florida supervisor license in relevant specialty areas (Generalist), or eligibility to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• National certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent). Must have MB (ASCP) within one year of hire.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to meet LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements.
• A minimum of five years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience (advanced degrees may be considered in lieu of some experience).
• Demonstrated strength in leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A strong passion for learning new skills and the cognitive ability to master complex technical processes.
• Knowledge of laboratory processes, quality systems, and state/federal regulations.
• Basic computer proficiency, including MS Office.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision, mentorship, and guidance to Medical Laboratory Scientists.
• Be consistently accessible to your team for on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation.
• Develop plans for staffing, scheduling, and training for laboratory personnel.
• Evaluate and ensure team member competency.
• Perform the duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist as needed.
• Monitor all testing and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• Oversee preanalytical, analytical, and result reporting procedures.
• Research, validate, and support the implementation of new instruments and assays.
• Periodically update policy and procedure manuals to meet internal and external regulations.
• Assist with quality audits to ensure the lab operates according to all state, federal, and accrediting standards.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees