Laboratory Supervisor - Gen Lab + Toxicology

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health's Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona seeks a laboratory supervisor to organize, direct, and control workflow for the section, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective services in a dynamic diagnostics environment.

Reporting directly to the director/manager, this role oversees 10 to 40 technical staff, hires and trains personnel, and supervises expenditures while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Four (4) years’ training and experience in high-complexity testing in the respective specialty.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and supervises the workflow for staff.
• Oversees department expenditures to stay in line with annual budget requirements.
• Oversees work schedule and daily activities of department staff.

Skills

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Training staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: Lab-BUMCP Work Shift: Day Job Category: Lab Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life-saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you're beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands-on impact and career growth in a high-demand healthcare setting. Come do great work on behalf of better health! Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of your Total Rewards package.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides general operational supervision under the direction of the director/manager to assigned personnel. Responsible for organizing, directing and controlling workflow aspects of the section in order to improves processes to provide high quality and cost effective services.

DIRECTLY REPORTING

Provides direct supervision to 10 to 40 technical staff.

TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and supervises the workflow for staff.
• This includes initiating promotions, transfers, and performance management actions.
• Ensures department expenditures are in line with annual budget requirements.
• Oversees work schedule and daily activities of department staff.

SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY

Supervisory responsibility of providing quality, timely, reliable and consistent services. Internal and external customers include laboratory staff, hospital staff, pathologists, medical directors, physician’s offices, patients, vendors, regulatory agencies and educational facilities. Confers with director/manager for unusual situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS

Able to sit, stand, walk, end, squat, reach, and stretch frequently. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids. Needs adequate color vision. Requires significant use of computer, phone and general office equipment. Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects. Ability to communicate effectively. May require off-site travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Four (4) years’ training and experience in high-complexity testing in the respective specialty.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
• MLS or Specialty Certification.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy

Make Great Friends and a Difference in Your Communities You’ll feel like you’re in the right place at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona (SQL/LSA), doing great work on behalf of a healthy community. While many organizations tout "teamwork and camaraderie," there is no denying that our compassionate, collaborative culture is a cut above the rest. Our team members work together daily to create a work environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to be their best selves and do their best work. Grow your career and see for yourself how gratifying and satisfying being a part of our team can be. You Belong Here. Sonora Quest Laboratories is a proud partner of Banner Health. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Laboratory Sciences of Arizona supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy