Lab Supervisor III-Chemistry

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supervisor III for their Chemistry Lab in St. Louis. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team while ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency in laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry and supervisory experience, managing both the workflow and staff development. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive work environment that prioritizes professional growth and work-life balance, including no weekends and no holidays. If you are passionate about laboratory excellence and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance paid for by BJC

Pension Plan funded by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Experience in a chemistry lab setting is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and staff in the chemistry lab.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Chemistry

Process Improvement

Quality Assurance

Staff Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical/Life Science

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!!

Our Missouri Baptist location is hiring a Supervisor III for their Chem Lab! Chemistry, training and process improvement experience is preferred. This position is with a great team that allows experience with multiple areas of lab and professional leadership development.

• Days, M-f: 0800-1630 (some flexibility)
• 15 direct reports and work with 7 other supervisors
• No Weekends, No Holidays!!! (may have to take a call to toubleshoot for emergencies)
• Chemistry experience highly preferred

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

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
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 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

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer