Assistant Supervisor - Chemistry (Third Shift)

Clinical Pathology Laboratories; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lab services for you and depende

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Supervisor in Chemistry to lead daily operations and drive quality initiatives in a high-volume lab.

You will collaborate with leadership to optimize workflows, coach staff, and ensure timely delivery of accurate patient results. The role requires a BS in Medical Technology or related field, ASCP MLS/MT certification, and at least 3 years in a chemistry lab with moderate to high complexity testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or related field with 1 year of MT training.
• ASCP certification (MLS/MT) or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical lab experience with moderate/high complexity testing, including Chemistry lab experience.
• Solid knowledge of lab quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Chemistry lab operations ensuring quality, efficiency, and timely patient results.
• Support department goals, workflow management, staffing coordination, and staff development.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, QC issues, and testing challenges as a technical resource.
• Perform and oversee moderate and high complexity testing per procedures and regs.
• Analyze, review, and report testing results accurately and efficiently.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in training, mentoring, and competency assessments of staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Foster teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement within the department.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with biological and chemical hazards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities And Position Qualifications

We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer!

Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members!

Ready to take the next step into laboratory leadership as an Assistant Supervisor in Chemistry?

You've built a strong foundation as a clinical laboratory professional and are ready to expand your impact beyond the bench. As an Assistant Supervisor in our Chemistry department, you'll play a key role in supporting laboratory operations, developing team members, driving quality initiatives, and helping ensure the delivery of accurate, timely results that directly impact patient care.

This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with leadership responsibilities. You'll serve as a trusted resource for your team, partner with department leadership to optimize workflow and performance, and help foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

This full-time opportunity is on third shift.

In This Role, You Will

• Assist in overseeing daily Chemistry laboratory operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and the accurate and timely delivery of patient results.
• Partner with the Supervisor to support departmental goals, workflow management, staffing coordination, and employee development.
• Serve as a technical resource by assisting with troubleshooting instrumentation, quality control issues, and testing-related challenges.
• Perform and oversee moderate and high complexity testing in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze, review, and report testing results accurately and efficiently.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist with implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in the training, mentoring, and competency assessment of laboratory personnel.
• Monitor compliance with safety, quality, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department.
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards.

All You Need Is

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology; or Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science with 1 year of Medical Technology training.
• ASCP certification (MLS/MT) or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical laboratory experience performing moderate and high complexity testing, including experience in a Chemistry laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms.

Bonus Points If You've Got

• Previous lead technologist, senior technologist, trainer, or supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of clinical laboratory experience, including Chemistry testing.
• Experience with employee training, competency assessment, and staff development.
• Working knowledge of CAP, CLIA, and laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Experience leading process improvement or quality initiatives.

We'll Give You

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging - we're a community!

We Also Want You To Know This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

3rd Shift (United States of America)

Job Category

Laboratory Operations

Company

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.

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