Laboratory Supervisor

Advancedderm; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO

Vacation

Job summary

Advancedderm is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor for the night shift to lead a fast-paced dermatopathology histology team. You will oversee nightly operations, mentor staff, and collaborate with pathologists and leadership to ensure quality, accuracy, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes staffing, training, and continuous improvement, with a focus on patient care and regulatory compliance. If you thrive in leadership and have strong organizational skills, apply now.

Qualifications

• Current ASCP Certification (HT).
• 5+ years of Histotechnician experience.
• Bachelor’s in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science/medical technology with at least one year of high-complexity testing experience; or an Associate with at least two years of high-complexity testing; or prior General Supervisor qualification before 1992.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nightly laboratory operations and lead the histology team.
• Mentor staff and drive quality initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and staffing levels to support workflow and turnaround times.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Histotechnician

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

ASCP HT Certification

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science/medical technology with high-complexity testing experience

Associate degree in laboratory science/medical technology with high-complexity testing experience

Job description

3560 Independence Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA

Bessemer, AL, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Laboratory Supervisor (Night Shift)

Lead a High-Performing Histology Team

Are you an experienced Histotechnician looking to take the next step in your leadership career? We are seeking a Lab Supervisor to oversee the nightly operations of our fast-paced dermatopathology laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of professionals, drive quality initiatives, mentor staff, and play a key role in supporting exceptional patient care.

As a Lab Supervisor, you will partner closely with Pathologists, laboratory leadership, and operations teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the laboratory.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled laboratory team
• Direct impact on laboratory quality, performance, and patient care
• Collaborative partnership with Pathologists and laboratory leadership
• Career advancement within a growing organization
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and vacation
• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of laboratory operations
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to support workflow and turnaround times
• Coach, mentor, and develop laboratory staff to foster engagement and performance
• Monitor quality assurance activities and implement corrective actions as neededMaintain compliance with accreditation, regulatory, safety, and infection-control standards
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives
• Conduct employee evaluations and provide ongoing performance feedback
• Collaborate with leadership to improve laboratory processes, efficiency, and service quality
• Serve as a laboratory resource for operational and technical consultation
• Perform Histotechnician duties as needed to support department operations

Required Qualifications

• Current ASCP Certification (HT)
• Minimum of five (5) years of Histotechnician experience
• One of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science/medical technology with at least one year of high-complexity testing experience; or
  • Associate degree in laboratory science or medical technology with at least two years of high-complexity testing experience; or
  • Previously qualified or eligible to qualify as a General Supervisor prior to February 28, 1992

What Makes You Successful

• Passion for leading and developing others
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive and collaborative leadership style

Schedule

This position supports overnight laboratory operations. Start times may range

3560 Independence Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA,