Chem Lab Supervisor

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Chem Lab Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations in the Chemistry Lab. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and delivering accurate lab results. Located in the scenic Boone, NC, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to improving patient care.

Benefits

Professional development with tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits package

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Employee Wellness program

Discounted rates for local attractions

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical lab experience required.
• 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Medical Technologist Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support lab personnel for compliance with procedures.
• Monitor daily operations and equipment function.
• Ensure timely, high-quality testing and manage supply inventory.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

The Chem Lab Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the Chemistry Lab, supervising staff, ensuring quality performance, and promoting a high standard of patient care and service. This role provides leadership through coaching, mentoring, and performance management while ensuring departmental goals, regulatory compliance, and safety standards are met. The supervisor plays a key role in delivering accurate, timely lab results and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Compensation is commensurate upon education, experience, certification, and internal equity. Hiring compensation range begins at $36.28per hour.

The Perks and Benefits

• Collaborative environment – Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in a mission-driven system.
• Professional development – We support continuing education, certification, and advancement through training and tuition reimbursement.
• Operational impact – Lead a core diagnostic service critical to patient care.
• Scenic location – Boone, NC offers a mix of small-town charm and outdoor lifestyle.
• Education-forward – Excellent public schools and nearby Appalachian State University.
• Compensation is commensurate upon education & experience – range is $29.00per hour or more. Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from the new hire orientation date. This position is a non-exempt position with shift differential.
• Comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as HSA.
• Supplemental insurance to include short and long-term disability insurance, accidental insurance, life insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, identity theft protection, legal insurance, etc.
• Student loan refinancing benefit and college savings fund as well as tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off – front-loaded for the first year for qualifying part-time and full-time employees (amount based on status and FTE at the time of hire) – paid time off accrual begins following the first year of employment. Cash out option also available for qualifying employees by meeting specified criteria.
• Paid parental leave – qualifying employees are eligible to use two (2) weeks of paid parental leave anytime during the first six (6) months following the birth or adoption of a child – to be taken consecutively.
• Employee Wellness program – Love Your Life – award-winning voluntary wellness program available for UNC Health Appalachian employees. Employees enrolled on the organization's health plan can enroll with our health screening (biometrics and labs) and earn program incentives. Employees who are not enrolled on the organization's health plan can participate in online wellness activities for a chance to earn quarterly prize drawings.
• Employee to Employee (E2E) program – Caring for our own. Employee program that is solely funded by voluntary employee donations. The money is used to financially assist co-workers that are experiencing unexpected financial hardship.
• Employee perks to include discounted rates for Dollywood, Biltmore, Tweetsie Railroad, etc. (subject to change).

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and support lab personnel to ensure efficiency and compliance with procedures and safety protocols.

Monitor daily operations, test accuracy, equipment function, and regulatory adherence.

Mentor staff and provide performance evaluations, coaching, and development opportunities.

Ensure department achieves its operational goals and maintains timely, high-quality testing.

Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to resolve concerns and support patient care.

Manage supply inventory and coordinate maintenance of lab instruments.

Position Requirements

Medical Technologist Certification or equivalent.

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.

Experience

Five (5) years of clinical lab experience required.

One (1) year in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.

Required Registration/License/Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required at time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

Working knowledge of lab information systems and acute care operations.

In-depth understanding of laboratory testing practices, regulatory standards, and clinical workflows.

Ability to manage personnel, maintain productivity, and uphold safety standards.

Physical Demands

• Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity and mobility
• Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
• Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning
• Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

Working Conditions

• Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
• Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals, and specimens, and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
• Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies
• Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
• Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
• Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day
• Frequently per shift: lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
• Frequently per hour: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns and reaches
• Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity
• Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away
• Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work
• Infrequently exposed to Ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave
• Frequently exposed to laboratory reagents

About UNC Health Appalachian
UNC Health Appalachian is a leader in healthcare in the High Country, comprising three hospitals, 13 medical practices, and other healthcare services. We are committed to improving the health and quality of life in the High Country and enhancing the lives of our patients.

About UNC Health
UNC Health is part of the University of North Carolina system, with a network of 14 hospitals and over 500 clinics. We aim to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians while advancing the mission of the UNC School of Medicine. Over the last three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated care. Our hospitals are recognized for their excellence in patient care, safety, and experience.

Diversity and Inclusion
UNC Health Appalachian values diversity and seeks a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We encourage applicants from all experiences and backgrounds. Our hiring process is inclusive, with accommodations provided as needed. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background checks and drug screening.For accommodations or additional information, [e-mail] .