Chemistry Section Supervisor

Gateway Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 73,670,000 - 119,344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement match

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Shift differentials

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center is seeking a Chemistry Section Supervisor to oversee daily operations in the hospital's Chemistry department. You will lead testing, ensure timely results, and maintain regulatory compliance to support patient care decisions.

You will supervise staff, manage QA/QC, troubleshoot analyzers, and drive staff development and process improvements in a busy clinical setting. This full-time day-shift role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology OR
• Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology
• Completion of an accredited laboratory training program required

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily Chemistry section operations and laboratory personnel
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of chemistry testing
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and laboratory safety standards
• Oversee quality control and quality assurance programs
• Troubleshoot testing systems, analyzers, instrumentation, and workflow issues
• Monitor laboratory equipment performance and coordinate maintenance as needed
• Support staff training, competency assessment, and professional development
• Assist with inventory management and ensure adequate supplies and reagents are available
• Review and monitor quality control results and take appropriate corrective action
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new testing methods, instrumentation, and technologies
• Maintain accurate documentation and laboratory records
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinical teams regarding laboratory testing and results
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and promote efficient laboratory workflows

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology

Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Accredited laboratory training program completion

Tools

Chemistry analyzers

Job description

Join the Laboratory Team at Gateway Regional Medical Center

Chemistry Section Supervisor

Full-Time | Days | 10-Hour Shifts | Granite City, Illinois

At Gateway Regional Medical Center, we believe high-quality patient care depends on the strength of our behind-the-scenes clinical teams.

Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare services to our community while promoting wellness, healing, and excellence. Our Laboratory team plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and safe diagnostic services that directly support patient care decisions.

If you are an experienced laboratory professional with strong chemistry expertise and a passion for quality, safety, and team leadership, we invite you to join our team.

Why Join Gateway?

• Competitive hourly pay: $25.71-$41.65 per hour
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits View Guide
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Shift differentials where applicable
• Supportive leadership and collaborative laboratory environment
• Opportunity to lead quality and process improvement initiatives

Position Summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Chemistry Section Supervisor to oversee daily operations within our hospital laboratory's Chemistry department.

In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight for chemistry testing operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable laboratory results that support patient diagnosis and treatment. You will be responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting staff development, troubleshooting complex testing and instrumentation issues, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient safety.

This position is ideal for a laboratory professional who thrives in a leadership role and is committed to excellence in clinical laboratory testing.

What You'll Do

• Supervise daily Chemistry section operations and laboratory personnel
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of chemistry testing
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and laboratory safety standards
• Oversee quality control and quality assurance programs
• Troubleshoot testing systems, analyzers, instrumentation, and workflow issues
• Monitor laboratory equipment performance and coordinate maintenance as needed
• Support staff training, competency assessment, and professional development
• Assist with inventory management and ensure adequate supplies and reagents are available
• Review and monitor quality control results and take appropriate corrective action
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new testing methods, instrumentation, and technologies
• Maintain accurate documentation and laboratory records
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinical teams regarding laboratory testing and results
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and promote efficient laboratory workflows

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology
  OR
• Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology
• Completion of an accredited laboratory training program required

Certification

• Certification eligibility as MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), MLT (ASCP), HEW, CLS (NCA), or equivalent
• Certification required within 12 months of eligibility per CLIA standards, if applicable

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of high-complexity laboratory experience with a bachelor's degree
  OR
• Minimum of 4 years of high-complexity laboratory experience with an associate degree
• Previous Chemistry laboratory experience preferred
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred

Schedule & Location

Position: Chemistry Section Supervisor
Department: Laboratory
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Day Shift | 10-hour shifts | 40 hours per week

Gateway Regional Medical Center
2100 Madison Avenue
Granite City, IL 62040

Compensation

$25.71-$41.65 per hour

Compensation is determined based on education, experience, certifications, and relevant skills. Final offers are made through our compensation process to ensure fairness, internal equity, and alignment with qualifications.