Lab Operations Supervisor - Clinical Testing Leader

Drug Testing Program Management, Inc.; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tide Labs in Fort Payne, AL is seeking a Full Time General Supervisor, Laboratory to lead daily testing operations and ensure accurate patient results. You will coordinate staffing, supervise staff, and maintain compliance with CLIA and state requirements.

The role includes performing specialized toxicology testing, mentoring staff, and upholding quality programs. Strong leadership and licensure for specialty testing are required, with on-site supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• Progressive management or leadership experience.
• Meet applicable CLIA qualifications for moderate-complexity and high-complexity testing, along with any applicable state requirements.
• Any licensure required for the specialty testing assigned to the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily testing and reporting, monitor analytical performance, and ensure patient results are released only after required corrective actions are complete and the test system is functioning properly.
• Coordinate laboratory staffing and schedules; provide day-to-day supervision and remain available to staff for consultation whenever testing is underway. Ensure on-site direct supervision when required.
• Perform testing as needed in the specialty areas for which you are qualified and licensed, including toxicology testing on laboratory instrumentation.
• Orient staff, evaluate and document competency, support training and development, and address performance gaps. Complete competency evaluations at least semiannually during an employee’s first year testing patient specimens and at least annually thereafter; reassess when methods or instrumentation change before patient results are reported.
• Maintain the laboratory quality program, policies and procedures, proficiency testing, preventive maintenance, safety practices, and compliance with applicable CLIA, state, accreditation, OSHA, and bloodborne pathogen requirements.
• Oversee specimen identification, handling, storage, transport, and disposal; establish protocols for confirmatory or additional testing and evaluate referral services as appropriate.
• Support effective laboratory operations by communicating goals, selecting and monitoring supplies and reagents, and ensuring staff have the tools and equipment needed to do their work.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

CLIA qualifications for moderate/high complexity testing

Job description

Tide Labs in Fort Payne, AL is seeking a Full Time General Supervisor, Laboratory to lead daily testing operations and ensure accurate patient results. You will coordinate staffing, supervise staff, and maintain compliance with CLIA and state requirements.

The role includes performing specialized toxicology testing, mentoring staff, and upholding quality programs. Strong leadership and licensure for specialty testing are required, with on-site supervision as needed.