Laboratory Supervisor: Quality, Compliance & Team Leadership

Montgomery College; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to assist the Administrative Laboratory Director in overseeing clinical laboratory operations, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will lead by example, fostering teamwork and a commitment to patient care and continual quality improvement.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, supervising safety and compliance, managing personnel, coaching staff, and ensuring inspection readiness, equipment maintenance, inventory control, and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of relevant laboratory leadership or supervisory experience.
• ASCP certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises activities within the laboratory; prepares data, maintains records, and communicates with staff and leadership.
• Supervises laboratory safety and regulatory compliance, updating policies and procedures as needed.
• Manages personnel activities: scheduling, work assignments, training, and staff development.
• Demonstrates coaching, mentoring, and strong communication skills.
• Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and industry standards for clinical laboratory testing; ensures inspection readiness.
• Oversees equipment, supplies, and data-analysis tools; validates and maintains performance per quality management plan.
• Manages inventory, requisitioning, invoicing, and charge reconciliation; participates in cost analysis and strategic planning.

Skills

Laboratory supervision

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Data analysis

Training & coaching

Safety procedures

Equipment maintenance

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to assist the Administrative Laboratory Director in overseeing clinical laboratory operations, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will lead by example, fostering teamwork and a commitment to patient care and continual quality improvement.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, supervising safety and compliance, managing personnel, coaching staff, and ensuring inspection readiness, equipment maintenance, inventory control, and cost