Clinical Lab Operations Leader

UAB Medicine; Cooper (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee the technical and scientific operations of a clinical laboratory at Cooper Green. The role includes supervising staff across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, serology and phlebotomy, while maintaining QC/QA, policies, and procedures.

The supervisor will manage staff schedules, payroll, inventory, and vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with CLIA, JCAHO, CAP and OSHA.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Science or Medical Technology.
• Minimum of five years of post-graduate work experience as a Medical Technologist.
• MT (ASCP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical and scientific activities of laboratory personnel and ensure adherence to policies and quality control.
• Coordinate planning, organizing and scheduling of a section of the clinical laboratory.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, JCAHO, CAP and OSHA during operations and inspections.
• Supervise staff training and competency assessments; manage staff schedules and payroll.
• Manage inventory, supplies, and vendor contracts under department direction.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Manager to budget and oversee vendor relationships and billing support as needed.
• Lead process improvements and ensure accurate documentation and reporting of QC/QA data.

Skills

Laboratory supervision

Medical Technologist

Education

BS in Science or Medical Technology

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee the technical and scientific operations of a clinical laboratory at Cooper Green. The role includes supervising staff across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, serology and phlebotomy, while maintaining QC/QA, policies, and procedures.

The supervisor will manage staff schedules, payroll, inventory, and vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with CLIA, JCAHO, CAP and OSHA.