Laboratory Supervisor - AP Green Laboratory

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

Tuition assistance

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care seeks a dynamic Supervisor of Laboratory Services to lead a fast-paced team in the AP Green Laboratory Building. You will oversee staff, ensure quality control, and maintain regulatory compliance while driving a culture of collaboration and growth.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving for specialized equipment, and development of staff in a world-class academic health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical support staff and students performing laboratory tests.
• Coordinate quality control procedures and scheduling in the lab.
• Oversee maintenance of lab equipment, supplies, and hazardous materials handling.
• Troubleshoot specialized lab equipment and perform limited maintenance.
• Perform complex procedures and routine tests as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Instruct and supervise students rotating through the lab.
• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate support staff.
• Develop and maintain staffing schedules for unit coverage.
• Monitor time and attendance per MU Health Care policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Quality control

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences

Medical technologist registration (ASCP) or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.

Department: Labs – AP Green Laboratory Building

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $78,520 - $127,961.60 per year, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a dynamic and motivated Supervisor of Laboratory Services to lead a team in a fast-paced, impactful environment. We seek a candidate with a passion for both leadership and technical excellence, someone who thrives in supervising a dedicated team while ensuring the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will be proactive in fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, guiding staff and students with a strong commitment to growth and development. You’ll bring strong problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot specialized equipment, oversee quality control, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. If you are a dedicated professional ready to make a real difference in patient care and research, we want to hear from you! Join us at MU Healthcare, where your leadership can help shape the future of healthcare.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.