Lab Supervisor III

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BJC Total Rewards

4/10s or 5/8s

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis is seeking a laboratory supervisor to lead daily operations, QA/QC, equipment maintenance, workflow, and staffing in a high-performing laboratory.

You will manage hiring, coaching, scheduling, and staff development, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements while driving efficiency and maintaining patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a physical or life science or related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of lab supervisory or leadership experience.
• MT/MLS certification or equivalent per ASCP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily laboratory operations, QA/QC, equipment maintenance, workflow, and service levels.
• Manages staff scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development.
• Develops budgets and adheres to department financial goals.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains appropriate par levels of supplies and ensures timely, accurate test reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

QA/QC oversight

Budget management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Physical/Life Science

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

• Evening shift 2:30 pm - 11 pm
• Flexible to 4/10s or 5/8s

Additional Information About The Role

Looking for more than just a lab leadership role?

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, you'll lead a high-performing team while working at the forefront of laboratory science. From exclusive testing and research initiatives to academic partnerships and industry networking opportunities, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact and grow your career.

• Evening shift 2:30 pm - 11 pm
• Flexible to 4/10s or 5/8s
• BILD Leadership Program

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for managing daily operations (QA/QC, equipment maintenance, workflow, service levels, operational oversight, workspace), staff (first level supervision, scheduling, coaching, staff development, CE, etc.) and performing analysis within the regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
• Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
• Supervises laboratory activities and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained and procedures are performed promptly, accurately, and precisely according to department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Keeps abreast of new developments, techniques and procedures on equipment, tests, and methods as well as other information relating to the laboratory and writes and / or updates procedures for assigned areas as necessary.
• Schedules staff and assign work to ensure that laboratory procedures are performed promptly proficiently, and accurately. (When necessary the supervisor is expected to perform tasks routinely assigned to direct reports.)
• Establishes systems and processes to streamline tasks and eliminate waste. Takes responsibility for the daily operations, both technically and administratively to ensure quality services.
• Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained. Assure all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from established performance specifications. Ensure patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Physical/Life Science/related

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• MT/MLS - ASCP or equiv

Preferred Requirements

Supervisor Experience

• 2-5 years

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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