Laboratory Supervisor

Pascack Valley Medical Center; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is seeking a day shift, full-time Blood Bank—Laboratory Supervisor. You will lead a dedicated MLS team and ensure high-quality, compliant blood bank testing.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Associate degree in laboratory science, active certification (ASCP or equivalent), and leadership experience in a high-complexity clinical lab. Competitive pay and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or Physical Science.
• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technician with >2 years in a high‑complexity lab.
• ASCP or equivalent certification, maintained without lapse.
• Knowledge of pathology laboratory techniques and principles.
• Clinical lab experience as MT/CLS/MLS/MLT.
• 1+ years of high‑complexity testing experience (Blood Bank).
• Leadership skills and knowledge of shift operations.
• Excellent customer service and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the laboratory department with direct oversight of staff performing clinical testing.
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance within the Blood Bank and related operations.
• Provide leadership in problem solving and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

ASCP certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Blood Bank—Laboratory Supervisor in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better.

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state‑of‑the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor (MLS Supervisor) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for leading a laboratory department, with direct oversight of staff who perform clinical laboratory testing specific to that department.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or Physical Science
• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician with more than two years of experience in a high complexity clinical laboratory
• ASCP or equivalent certification
• Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment
• If certification lapses, the position will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non‑certified) or Medical Laboratory Technician (non‑certified) until reinstated
• Current knowledge of pathology laboratory techniques and principles
• Clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Technician
• One or more years of experience with high complexity testing if indicated (required for Blood Bank)
• Overall knowledge of lab operations including quality control, safety, and problem solving
• Evidence of leadership skills managing people
• Knowledge of department shift operations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills

Preferred Job Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in a clinical laboratory
• Previous experience in a leadership role, billing compliance, performance improvement, and regulatory standards
• Blood Bank experience

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.