Laboratory Supervisor

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discounts on services

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care seeks a dynamic laboratory leader in the Labs – Hematology, Coag, and Flow Cytometry to drive quality and operational excellence.

The role requires at least three years of technical experience in a hospital or clinical lab, a bachelor’s degree in the biological or physical sciences, and ASCP or equivalent certification where required. Supervisory responsibilities include staffing, training, and quality control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the biological or physical sciences or equivalent experience.
• ASCP or equivalent registration may be required to meet accreditation requirements; additional year of technical experience may be added otherwise.
• Three years of technical experience in a hospital or laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and/or instruct technical support personnel (including students) performing standard and specialized tests.
• Coordinate quality control procedures, record keeping, reporting, and scheduling as needed.
• Supervise maintenance of laboratory equipment, supplies, and handling of infectious materials and hazardous chemicals.
• Troubleshoot specialized and routine laboratory equipment and perform limited maintenance.
• Perform highly specialized or complex procedures as needed and more routine tests when staff shortages occur.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements in the laboratory environment.
• Instruct and supervise students rotating through the laboratory.
• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate support staff; develop staffing schedules to ensure unit coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Staff scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences

ASCP or equivalent registration (medical technologist)

Job description

Department: Labs – Hematology, Coag, and Flow Cytometry

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $78,520 -$127,962/year, based on experience

About the job

MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and detail-driven laboratory leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about advancing high-quality patient care and scientific excellence. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership, who inspires and mentors team members while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. They bring a keen eye for quality and compliance, along with the confidence to navigate complex challenges and adapt quickly to evolving priorities. This individual is an organized and thoughtful communicator who values teamwork and takes pride in supporting both staff development and operational success. A natural leader, they are motivated to create an environment where innovation, precision, and compassionate service come together. At MU Health Care, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while guiding a dedicated team committed to excellence in laboratory services.

About MU Health Care

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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Employee benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

Detailed job description

Supervise and/or instruct the work of technical support personnel (including students) performing a variety of standard and specialized research or medical diagnostic tests.

Coordinate (or assist in the coordination of) quality control procedures for the laboratory, including record keeping/reporting and scheduling, as necessary.

Supervise the proper maintenance of laboratory, lab equipment, supplies, and handling/disposal of infectious materials and hazardous chemicals/materials.

Troubleshoot specialized and routine laboratory equipment and perform limited maintenance, as necessary.

Perform highly specialized or complex procedures in the laboratory as necessary and perform more routine tests as necessitated by personnel shortages.

Comply with all appropriate regulatory and accreditation requirements applicable to the laboratory environment being supervised.

Instruct and supervise students rotating through the laboratory.

Interview, hire, train, and evaluate (or assist) support staff.

Develop, coordinate, and maintain daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of unit coverage and continuity of care.

Monitor time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely submittal/approval for payroll purposes

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the biological or physical sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Depending on the laboratory, a bachelor's degree in medical technology or registration as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or an equivalent accreditation group (AMT, HEW/HHS) may be required to meet accreditation requirements. Where no specific requirement exists, one (1) additional year of technical experience will be added to experience requirement.

Three (3) years of technical experience in specified area in a hospital or similar laboratory setting.

Preferred qualifications

Supervisory experience is preferred.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position, and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.