Core Lab Supervisor (Evening Shift, Multispecialty & Research Hospital)

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio seeks a Core Lab Supervisor for the Evening Shift to oversee the core laboratory staff and daily operations. The role emphasizes supervising testing, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining quality control in a multispecialty and research hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Science and at least six years in a CAP/CLIA accredited lab, with two years of supervisory experience preferred. Strong LIS skills and excellent communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science required.
• Six years of progressive experience in a CAP/CLIA accredited clinical laboratory.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work schedules and assigns duties to laboratory staff.
• Performs experimental testing procedures and improves validity of results.
• Ensures validity and accuracy of test results.
• Instructs trainees in procedures and techniques.
• Manages media and supplies for testing and research.
• Directs technical activities of the core laboratory and staff.
• Assists in updating policies for regulatory inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced lab skills

Lab safety & QC

Customer service

LIS familiarity

Communication skills

Record keeping

Medical equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Core Lab Supervisor (Evening Shift, Multispecialty & Research Hospital)

Job Description

Supervises core laboratory staff and participates in the performance of various core laboratory procedures. Guides the day to day operations of the core laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work schedules and assigns duties to laboratory staff.
• Performs experimental testing procedures and suggest changes to increase the validity and reliability of results.
• Ensures validity and accuracy of test results.
• Instructs trainees in procedures and techniques of performing tests.
• Secures media and supplies for clinical testing and research studies and manages supply requests.
• Directs the technical activities of the core laboratory and assigned laboratory staff.
• Assists in the review and revision of laboratory policies and procedures in preparation for laboratory inspections by various regulatory/accrediting agencies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical skills in performing and analyzing various clinical laboratory tests and procedures.
• Knowledge of general laboratory, safety and quality control, principles, techniques, and terminology.
• Excellent customer service skills, for both internal and external customers.
• Ability to work in a Laboratory Information System.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate, detailed records.
• Ability to use complex medical equipment.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Science required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) years of progressive experience in a CAP/CLIA accredited clinical laboratory required
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathology or equivalent.

Required Skills

• Six (6) years of progressive experience in a CAP/CLIA accredited clinical laboratory required~Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture .

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8052
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 09/25/2026, 02:40 PM
• Locations 0001 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 10/30/2026, 02:40 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization O3021 - MSRH Core Lab, O3020 - MSRH Lab Services, O3000 - MSRH - Operations, O1000 - MSRH - Administration, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center