Lab Supervisor, Medical Laboratory Leadership

Myadlm; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Supervisor, Medical Laboratory to oversee lab personnel and perform complex tests. You will operate and troubleshoot sophisticated analyzers, interpret results, and support QA programs ensuring CAP, CLIA, FDA compliance.

The role requires leadership experience (36 months minimum) and a relevant degree with ASCP certification. The position may involve rotating shifts to ensure full laboratory coverage and high-quality patient testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or academic equivalent in Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory, Medical Technology or related field.
• MT(ASCP), or MLS (ASCP), or MLT(ASCP) or equivalent.
• 36 months of Leadership experience as Medical Laboratory Scientist or related occupation in a high complexity testing environment.
• Alternate: Associate's degree and 60 months of experience; MT/MLS/MLT ASCP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the work of assigned lab personnel and performing complex tests on patient samples.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and training to laboratory staff; interpret complex test results.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance programs to monitor accuracy and regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA, FDA).
• Ensure scheduling and adequate lab coverage during call-outs, weekends, and holidays.
• May work in Core Laboratory areas including Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion, Toxicology, and Molecular Diagnostics.
• Manage requisitions and orders; ensure compliant reporting and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Data interpretation

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory instrumentation

Communication

English fluency

Training & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science / Medical Technology

Associate's degree in Biological Science / Medical Technology

MT(ASCP) / MLS(ASCP) / MLT(ASCP) or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

UMC Health System in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Supervisor, Medical Laboratory to oversee lab personnel and perform complex tests. You will operate and troubleshoot sophisticated analyzers, interpret results, and support QA programs ensuring CAP, CLIA, FDA compliance.

The role requires leadership experience (36 months minimum) and a relevant degree with ASCP certification. The position may involve rotating shifts to ensure full laboratory coverage and high-quality patient testing.