Lead, Diagnostics Lab Operations

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee Belle Meade Lab, OHO Clinical Lab and Cool Springs VICC lab, ensuring efficient integration of the team and operations to deliver reliable lab services.

The role defines performance standards, coordinates testing, trains MLS staff, and implements quality control programs while maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting MLS training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; required for supervisory role.
• 3 years of relevant laboratory leadership experience.
• Experience ensuring regulatory and accreditation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily activities and the team to optimize operational processes and meet quality performance standards within the Laboratory service.
• Supervises personnel, selects new employees, ensures training and competencies, and evaluates performance.
• Develops and implements quality control/assurance programs and proficiency testing.
• Maintains documentation to comply with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Quality management

Operations planning

Laboratory practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee Belle Meade Lab, OHO Clinical Lab and Cool Springs VICC lab, ensuring efficient integration of the team and operations to deliver reliable lab services.

The role defines performance standards, coordinates testing, trains MLS staff, and implements quality control programs while maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting MLS training.