Lab Supervisor

MaineHealth; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

NorDx, part of MaineHealth, seeks an experienced Evening Shift Laboratory Supervisor to lead the off-shift clinical lab team and mentor staff. This role partners with day shift leaders to sustain efficient operations, staff development, and high‑quality patient testing services in a collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong chemistry knowledge, a track record of quality improvement, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with other leaders for seamless

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or similar required.
• Licenses/ Certifications: MT/MLT/MLS/CLS or equivalent required.
• Experience: Two years as an MLT/MT; lead or supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily laboratory operations during evening and off-shift hours.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to laboratory staff.
• Serve as a resource for workflow, staffing, and operations.
• Manage scheduling, staffing assignments, and workload distribution.
• Promote quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support engagement, training, competency assessment, and performance management.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive operational improvements.
• Act as a technical resource in chemistry operations.
• Partner with leadership to ensure seamless multi-shift operations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Chemistry expertise

Staff coaching

Operational planning

Quality improvement

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Description

NorDx

Management/Leadership
Req #: 78373

Summary:
Make Your Mark as an Evening Shift Leader

This position is also viable for those interested in being a Night Shift Supervisor.

NorDx is seeking an experienced Evening Shift Laboratory Supervisor to lead our off-shift clinical laboratory team. This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory professional who enjoys mentoring others, solving operational challenges, and fostering a positive workplace culture while ensuring exceptional patient testing services.

Working closely with a supportive leadership team, you'll partner with an experienced day shift supervisor and laboratory manager to maintain efficient operations and support staff development. Our evening team combines experienced laboratory professionals with emerging talent, creating an environment focused on collaboration, growth, and high-quality patient care.

Chemistry experience is strongly preferred.

What You’ll Do

As the Evening Shift Laboratory Supervisor, you will:

• Lead daily laboratory operations during evening and off-shift hours.


• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to laboratory staff.


• Serve as the primary resource for workflow, staffing, and operational issues.


• Manage scheduling, staffing assignments, and workload distribution.


• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.


• Support employee engagement, training, competency assessment, and performance management.


• Monitor quality metrics and help implement operational improvements.


• Act as a technical resource, particularly within chemistry operations.


• Partner with laboratory leadership to ensure seamless operations across shifts.


• Perform laboratory testing and other technical duties as needed.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys leading and developing strong teams.


• Builds positive relationships with staff at all experience levels.


• Possesses strong clinical laboratory knowledge and chemistry expertise.


• Works independently while collaborating effectively with other leaders.


• Demonstrates a commitment to quality, operational excellence, and patient care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a similar field required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.


2. License/Certifications:?Certification in one or more of the following: MT,MLT, MLS, CLS, CHT, CHS, CG, CT, HT, HTL, ASCP Scientist/Specialist (BB, C, H, M, MB, SBB, SC, SH, SM) required (ASCP, AMT, HEW, ABHI).


3. Experience: Two years of experience as an MLT/MT required. Previous Lead or Supervisor experience preferred.


4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A


5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $83,324.80to $112,736.00per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.