Chemistry Lab Supervisor - Academic Hospital

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions seeks a dynamic leader to oversee a high-volume hospital chemistry department in New York, ensuring seamless operations and spearheading automation upgrades.

You will manage a multi-shift team, drive instrument validation, QA/QC and CAP/CLIA compliance while coordinating handoffs and staffing transitions.

Qualifications

• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.
• 4 years of clinical lab experience with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Strong chemistry discipline expertise (core automation).
• Experience with instrument validation/implementation.
• Knowledge of QA/QC and CAP/CLIA compliance.
• Proficiency in staff scheduling and performance management.
• Ability to manage shift coverage challenges and retention.
• Hands-on, visible leadership role onsite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full chemistry department operations.
• Lead a multi-shift environment across 3 shifts.
• Implement new automated instrumentation and upgrades.
• Manage staffing optimization from per diem to full-time.
• Serve as primary escalation point for clinical, technical, and operational issues.
• Ensure smooth handoffs between day and evening shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Instrument validation

QA/QC

CAP/CLIA

Onsite leadership

Job description

Whitecap Search Healthcare Partners is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee a high-volume hospital chemistry department, ensuring seamless operations and spearheading the implementation of new automated instrumentation.

Whitecap Search Healthcare Partners is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee a high-volume hospital chemistry department, ensuring seamless operations and spearheading the implementation of new automated instrumentation.

Function

The successful candidate will lead a multi-shift environment, managing operations, staff, and the integration of new technologies.

Overview

• Oversees 12–15 direct reports across 3 shifts
• Responsible for full chemistry department operations
• Accountable for ensuring smooth handoffs between day and evening shifts
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday 8am–4pm (flexibility required)
• Lead instrumentation upgrades and automation rollout
• Manage staffing optimization (per diem to full-time conversions)
• Act as primary escalation point for clinical, technical, and operational issues

Requirements

• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license
• 4 years of clinical lab experience with at least 1 year in a leadership role
• Strong chemistry discipline expertise (core automation)
• Experience with instrument validation/implementation
• Knowledge of QA/QC and CAP/CLIA compliance
• Proficiency in staff scheduling and performance management
• Ability to manage shift coverage challenges and retention
• Comfortable in a hands‑on, visible leadership role onsite