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Assistant Lab Supervisor Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

Spring Valley

Lab Technician

Hatfield, MA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

... Assist in investigating and documenting any customer complaints regarding product performance ... supervisory experience · Strong communication skills · Working knowledge of all lab testing ...

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Ammon Analytical Laboratory LL

Lab Aide/Assist-Prep

Webster, MA · On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

Under direction of supervisory staff, performs waived and moderately complex laboratory procedures ... Creating a batch sheet using Excel * Assist in Laboratory prep, clean up and decontaminates work ...

Ammon Analytical Laboratory LL

Lab Aide/Assist-Prep

Webster, MA · On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

Under direction of supervisory staff, performs waived and moderately complex laboratory procedures Duties & Responsibilities : * Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations. Consistently ...

NorthEastern

Instructional Lab Technician

Boston, MA

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

Reporting to the Assistant Director for ECE Labs and Safety in the Department of Electrical and ... Experience training or supervising students in a lab or technical environment preferred. Technical ...

Northeastern University

Instructional Lab Technician

Boston, MA · On-site

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

Reporting to the Assistant Director for ECE Labs and Safety in the Department of Electrical and ... Experience training or supervising students in a lab or technical environment preferred. Technical ...

Emerson College

Research Assistant, FACE Lab

Boston, MA · On-site

$22.85 - $27.40/hr

We are hiring a Research Assistant for a newly NIH-funded project at the FACE Lab at Emerson ... Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with co-workers and supervisors is ...

Emerson College

Research Assistant, FACE Lab

Boston, MA · On-site

$22.85 - $27.40/hr

We are hiring a Research Assistant for a newly NIH-funded project at the FACE Lab at Emerson ... Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with co-workers and supervisors is ...

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What are some common challenges faced by an assistant lab supervisor, and how can they be effectively managed?

Assistant Lab Supervisors often encounter challenges such as balancing administrative duties with hands-on lab work, ensuring consistent adherence to safety protocols, and managing communication between team members with varying experience levels. Effective management typically involves strong organizational skills, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication. Regular training sessions, scheduled team meetings, and well-defined protocols can help address these challenges and maintain a productive, safe laboratory environment.

What is the difference between Assistant Lab Supervisor vs Lab Technician?

AspectAssistant Lab SupervisorLab Technician
CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in science or related field, some supervisory trainingAssociate's degree or certification in laboratory technology
Work EnvironmentSupervises lab staff, manages workflow, ensures safety protocolsPerforms tests, prepares samples, maintains equipment
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in research, healthcare, and industrial labs with supervisory rolesCommon in clinical, research, and industrial labs for technical tasks

The Assistant Lab Supervisor and Lab Technician roles share similar educational backgrounds and work environments within laboratory settings. However, the Assistant Lab Supervisor has additional responsibilities in overseeing staff and managing lab operations, whereas the Lab Technician focuses primarily on conducting tests and maintaining equipment. Both roles are essential in laboratory workflows, but the Assistant Lab Supervisor holds a more supervisory and administrative position.

What does an assistant lab supervisor do?

An Assistant Lab Supervisor supports the daily operations of a laboratory by assisting with the supervision of lab staff, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining equipment and supplies. They often help oversee experiments, manage scheduling, and ensure accurate documentation of results. This role may also include training new technicians, troubleshooting technical problems, and supporting the Lab Supervisor in administrative and compliance tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant lab supervisor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Lab Supervisor, you need a strong background in laboratory science, experience with lab procedures, and often a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with lab management software, safety protocols, and equipment calibration is typically required, along with certifications like OSHA or CLIA depending on the laboratory setting. Leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for overseeing staff and maintaining a safe, productive environment. These skills ensure accurate results, compliance with regulations, and smooth laboratory operations.
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Medical Lab Technician, Marlborough Hospital, Per Diem, Nights

UMass Memorial Health

Marlborough, MA • On-site

Part-time

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Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
$25.76 - $46.36
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
Scheduled Hours:
Per Diem, As needed
Shift:
4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
0
Cost Center:
10021 - 3190 Chemistry Lab
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
This position is responsible for providing services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory service areas. Works with considerable independence to perform routine and complex laboratory tests in all assigned departments of the clinical laboratory to provide physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results. May perform procedures across the major areas of the laboratory or concentrate in one area such as Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology or Microbiology.
Major Responsibilities:
  • Follows established procedures to perform all lab tests (including all levels of complexity as defined by CLIA) to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
  • Assesses acceptability of specimens for analysis and maintains integrity of the specimens throughout the entire testing process.
  • Performs set up on all laboratory equipment, instruments and apparatus required for specific laboratory testing. Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance to ensure continued functioning of equipment.
  • Documents all maintenance procedures performed in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Operates all laboratory equipment per standard operating procedures to ensure accurate patient test results.
  • Performs basic troubleshooting, repair, and modification of a wide range of complex instrumentation in assigned laboratory areas.
  • Performs calibration procedures on instrumentation per departmental procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Adheres to the established quality control policies and procedures in order to guarantee the reliability of data.
  • Informs the appropriate supervisor or designee of unusual or unexpected test results after verification and accessing validity of the original test results.
  • Recognizes critical and /or life-threatening results and notifies the appropriate clinical personnel per hospital policy.
  • Assists with the resolution of procedural problems encountered in the daily workload; notifies the supervisor of unusual or recurring problems. Appropriately documents all actions taken.
  • Maintains all records and documentation needed to comply with JCAHO, CAP, AABB, Medicare, Medicaid, and HealthAlliance laboratory regulations.
  • Assists in the orientation and instruction of new employees and students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures.
  • May assist supervisor in preparation for Department and Laboratory wide inspections.
  • Obtains and processes specimens from patients as required using established techniques.
  • May assist the lab supervisor in the institution of new medical laboratory procedures and techniques.
  • Assists with maintaining sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment for performance of duties. Notifies appropriate person when supply levels fall to reorder levels.
  • Complies with laboratory policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
  • Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.

Preferred:
  • MLT (ASCP) certification.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
  • Professional knowledge of medical technology principals and methodologies sufficient to perform clinical laboratory procedures.
  • Ability to endure periods of heavy workload and stress.
  • Ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct situations.
  • Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed.
  • Ability to use computer-based systems to record, tract, review, and interpret test results.

Preferred:
  • Minimum one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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