Laboratory Technical Supervisor - Lead & Grow to Manager

Simple Laboratories; Harwood Heights (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

ST/LT Disability

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Job summary

Simple Laboratories is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technical Supervisor to supervise and support lab staff across Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Micro, and Coagulation/Immunology. The role targets a fast-paced reference laboratory and serves as the first point of contact for questions, issues, or escalation, with career trajectory toward a managerial path.

Core hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with flexibility and alternating weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, CLIA or Medical Technology program from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years in a high complexity laboratory with competency in all assays within 6 months of hire.
• MLS/MT (ASCP), AMT or another national accreditation; meets CLIA requirements for high complexity testing personnel.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and support colleagues with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support laboratory staff, including benching where needed.
• Conduct/oversee quality assurance and quality control; analyze and interpret lab results.
• Ensure adequate staff coverage and organize daily lab activities.
• Identify and implement new procedures, methods, and instruments.
• Ensure training, accreditation, and competency standards are met.
• Interact professionally with colleagues and clients; meet deadlines.

Skills

Laboratory supervision

Quality assurance

Quality control

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Technology

Job description

Simple Laboratories is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technical Supervisor to supervise and support lab staff across Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Micro, and Coagulation/Immunology. The role targets a fast-paced reference laboratory and serves as the first point of contact for questions, issues, or escalation, with career trajectory toward a managerial path.

Core hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with flexibility and alternating weekends.