Laboratory Operations Supervisor

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Sun City CDP (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona seeks an experienced operations supervisor to oversee the workflow of a laboratory section, directing and coordinating activities to improve quality and cost-effectiveness.

The role involves hiring, training, evaluating staff, and ensuring compliance with CAP, CMS, AABB, CLIA and OSHA standards, while managing budgets and resources for efficiency and safety. Strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Four (4) years of training and experience in high-complexity testing in the respective specialty.
• Experience leading or supervising laboratory staff is preferred.
• Knowledge of CAP, CMS, AABB, CLIA, FDA and OSHA regulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains and conducts performance evaluations, and supervises the workflow for designated staff.
• Schedules and manages the use of labor and resources within budgetary guidelines.
• Ensures accreditation and regulatory compliance (CAP, CMS, AABB, CLIA, FDA, OSHA) for patient care and nursing.
• Develops and monitors performance metrics to maximize service quality and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

Job description

Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona seeks an experienced operations supervisor to oversee the workflow of a laboratory section, directing and coordinating activities to improve quality and cost-effectiveness.

The role involves hiring, training, evaluating staff, and ensuring compliance with CAP, CMS, AABB, CLIA and OSHA standards, while managing budgets and resources for efficiency and safety. Strong leadership is essential.