Laboratory Supervisor: Lead Lab Team & Compliance

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off programs

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily lab operations under the Lab Director/Manager. You will coordinate staff, schedules and bench work, while ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

You’ll lead training, performance reviews, and competency assessments, interfacing with physicians and staff. Strong communication, problem solving and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in medical technology or related science required, or equivalent with certification.
• MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), MLS (ASCP) or equivalents required. Job duties may dictate the allowable certification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accredited laboratory.
• 3 years’ experience as a lead tech or supervisory position preferred.
• Hospital laboratory and supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written/verbal communication; problem solving and accuracy essential.
• Flexible, self-motivated, team player with initiative and independent judgment.
• Broad current knowledge of the laboratory; ability to work under stress.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily lab activities and staff scheduling.
• Interview candidates for assignments in the lab.
• Perform performance appraisals and payroll records for staff as needed.
• Coordinate training and review competency levels.
• Assist with policy/procedure development and accrediting regulations.
• Interact with departments, physicians, staff, patients and families as needed.
• Plan daily activities and cover bench work; monitor workflow and safety.
• Lead quality reviews, data reviews, supply evaluation and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain equipment, QA data, proficiency and support process improvement projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Team player

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science

Certification: MT/CLS/MLS or equivalent (ASCP/NCA)

Job description

Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily lab operations under the Lab Director/Manager. You will coordinate staff, schedules and bench work, while ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

You’ll lead training, performance reviews, and competency assessments, interfacing with physicians and staff. Strong communication, problem solving and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced hospital setting.