Laboratory Operations Supervisor - Day Shift

Sanford; Neillsville (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, seeks a laboratory leader to oversee pre-, intra-, and post-analytical testing phases. You will ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while directing day-to-day lab operations across the enterprise.

The role involves collaborating with staff and other departments, managing validations and QA initiatives, and leading hiring, performance reviews, and budget considerations to optimize workflow and patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in laboratory or biological sciences required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years of laboratory-related experience required.
• Possess a national laboratory certification or laboratory specialty certification (e.g., ASCP) or be registry eligible.
• If working in North Dakota and not a cytotechnologist/histotechnologist, must be licensed or have a provisional license by the ND Board.
• Maintain continuing education credits as required for licensure and certifications; BLS certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a laboratory resource to other health care personnel.
• Manage validations, proficiency testing, evaluation and quality assurance initiatives.
• Prepare documents and hold meetings related to performance appraisals and corrective action.
• Interview and hire new staff; counsel, discipline, and terminate employees as needed.
• Develop and monitor indicators for quality and continuous improvement.
• Manage operations including human resources, budget, planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide professional and technical expertise; implement organizational vision and standards.
• Collaborate with department leadership and other enterprise locations.

Education

Associate degree in laboratory or biological sciences

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, seeks a laboratory leader to oversee pre-, intra-, and post-analytical testing phases. You will ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while directing day-to-day lab operations across the enterprise.

The role involves collaborating with staff and other departments, managing validations and QA initiatives, and leading hiring, performance reviews, and budget considerations to optimize workflow and patient care.