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Join a world-class academic healthcare system known for its excellence in patient care, cutting-edge research, and commitment to developing clinical leaders. As a Core Lab Supervisor, you will be part of a highly collaborative and mission-driven environment where innovation, education, and quality outcomes are central to the organization’s culture. This institution is nationally recognized for advancing laboratory medicine and supporting professionals who strive for excellence in diagnostics, operations, and patient-centered service.

Job Summary:

The Core Lab Supervisor provides daily operational leadership for a high-volume, accredited clinical laboratory, ensuring efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient testing. This role oversees technologists, technicians, and support staff within the core laboratory, including Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and related disciplines. The supervisor serves as a technical resource, collaborates with clinical and administrative leaders, and drives continuous quality improvement across all laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the Core Lab on the day shift, ensuring timely, accurate, and reliable testing.
• Provide technical expertise in core lab disciplines, supporting staff with troubleshooting, instrumentation, and complex test issues.
• Oversee staff scheduling, task assignments, productivity, and workflow to meet departmental service goals.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and all applicable regulatory and safety standards.
• Monitor and maintain quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing programs with timely documentation and corrective actions.
• Lead, coach, and support a team of laboratory professionals through training, performance evaluations, and ongoing development.
• Collaborate with leadership on operational planning, budget input, inventory management, and process improvements.
• Coordinate instrument maintenance, validation, and correlation studies in partnership with technical specialists and vendors.
• Support implementation of new assays, technologies, and workflow optimizations to enhance efficiency and service excellence.
• Foster a culture of patient safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field required.
• ASCP (or equivalent) certification required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience; previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of core lab operations, instrumentation, quality systems, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Other Benefits:

• Day shift (Monday - Friday)
• Salary: $66,000 - $133,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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