Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

WhiteCap Search; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteCap Search seeks a Clinical Lab Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of a high-volume clinical laboratory in Poughkeepsie, NY. This hands-on leadership role includes staff supervision, laboratory quality and regulatory compliance, LIS oversight, and performing bench testing in Chemistry, Hematology, and PCR about 50% of the time.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, an active NYS Medical Technologist license, and at least six years of Medical Technologist experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Active NYS Medical Technologist license.
• Minimum 6 years of Medical Technologist experience.
• Leadership experience in a NYS-certified lab preferred.
• Experience with QA, regulatory compliance, and lab operations.
• Histology or microbiology experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical laboratory staff, including scheduling, PTO approvals, timecards, evaluations, training, and competencies.
• Perform bench testing in Chemistry, Hematology, and PCR.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations, LIS functionality, EMR interfaces, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with NYSDOH, CLIA, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain laboratory records, policies, SOPs, and procedure manuals.
• Lead validation studies, new test implementation, and equipment acquisitions.
• Review QC, calibrations, lot-to-lot studies, linearity studies, and instrument correlations.
• Manage proficiency testing programs and corrective actions.
• Monitor laboratory statistics, quality metrics, and specimen audits.
• Ensure staff continuing education and competency requirements are met.
• Coordinate equipment service contracts, maintenance schedules, and repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Laboratory operations

Quality assurance

Histology experience

Microbiology experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a Clinical Lab Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of a high-volume clinical laboratory in Poughkeepsie, NY. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for staff supervision, laboratory quality and compliance, LIS oversight, and operational management while spending approximately 50% of the time performing bench testing in Chemistry, Hematology, and PCR.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical laboratory staff, including scheduling, PTO approvals, timecards, evaluations, training, and competencies.
• Perform bench testing in Chemistry, Hematology, and PCR.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations, LIS functionality, EMR interfaces, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with NYSDOH, CLIA, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain laboratory records, policies, SOPs, and procedure manuals.
• Lead validation studies, new test implementation, and equipment acquisitions.
• Review QC, calibrations, lot-to-lot studies, linearity studies, and instrument correlations.
• Manage proficiency testing programs and corrective actions.
• Monitor laboratory statistics, quality metrics, and specimen audits.
• Ensure staff continuing education and competency requirements are met.
• Coordinate equipment service contracts, maintenance schedules, and repairs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active NYS Medical Technologist license required.
• Minimum 6 years of Medical Technologist experience.
• Prior leadership experience in a NYS-certified laboratory preferred.
• Experience with laboratory operations, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Histology and microbiology experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Opportunities

• Leadership opportunity within a growing multi-specialty medical group serving the Hudson Valley.
• Blend of laboratory leadership and hands-on technical work.
• High-impact role with oversight of operations, quality, compliance, and staff development.
• Direct partnership with laboratory leadership on new testing, validations, and process improvements.
• Stable onsite position with strong visibility and growth potential.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.