Supervisor Lab - Core Laboratory - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Supervisor Lab coordinates workflows for some or all clinical laboratory disciplines, including Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Point of Care, and Toxicology. The position works closely with other laboratory section leaders, laboratory management, and pathologists to support laboratory operations and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Supervisor uses working knowledge of procedures and theories across areas of responsibility; hires, onboards, and administers disciplinary actions as needed; completes schedules and manages timekeeping; implements policies and procedures for the assigned area; oversees staff training and orientation; maintains accreditation standards; and regularly discusses priorities and performance with staff through touch bases and check-ins.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with hours listed as 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and subject to variation as needed. The work shift is days/afternoons. Working conditions may include high stress, fluctuating workloads, interruptions, exposure to infectious materials and other hazards, and occasional car travel to off-site locations. The role serves laboratory operations supporting patients across all listed age groups.

Requirements

• MLS Medical Lab Scientist certification, or eligibility for certification by a nationally recognized agency; ASCP is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science, or equivalent, required for Roper.
• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Biochemistry from a CLIA-approved program, required for BSMH only.
• Skills in active listening, discerning others’ thinking, service orientation, verbal and written communication, coordination, problem solving, customer service, leadership, keyboarding, Microsoft Office, telephone skills, office machine operation, laboratory information systems, staff training, organization, time management, clinical laboratory disciplines, scheduling and timekeeping, accreditation standards, hiring, and onboarding.
• Ability to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience in a laboratory technician setting.
• Previous leadership experience in a laboratory technician environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory workflows, including organizing, staffing, directing, reviewing, and monitoring activities across assigned clinical laboratory disciplines.
• Use working knowledge of procedures and theories in all areas of responsibility.
• Hire, onboard, and administer disciplinary actions for personnel as needed.
• Complete schedules and manage timekeeping.
• Implement policies and procedures for the assigned area.
• Oversee staff training and orientation.
• Maintain accreditation standards for the assigned area.
• Discuss priorities and performance regularly with staff through touch bases, check-ins, and similar interactions.
• Work closely with other laboratory section leaders, laboratory management, and pathologists.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager