Lead Lab Accessions Supervisor – Central Laboratory

Tennessee Department of Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Laboratory Services, seeks a Centralized Accessioning Supervisor in Nashville. The role oversees accessioning staff, ensures accurate LIMS data entry, and coordinates with couriers, clients, and testing sections to maintain smooth specimen intake.

The position emphasizes staff supervision, process improvement, and adherence to CLIA, CAP, and related standards while supporting budgeting and contract activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of full-time pertinent laboratory experience and supervisory/managerial experience; or equivalent substitutions per policy.
• Ph Laboratory Supervisor license eligibility preferred; must possess and maintain valid driver's license.
• Substitution of education for experience allowed with transcripts uploaded.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the centralized accessioning unit, including courier coordination and specimen handling.
• Supervise staff, assign work, supervise training, and evaluate performance.
• Ensure accurate entry of specimen information into LIMS and maintain chain-of-custody documentation.

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Time Management

System Evaluation

Writing

Complex Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field

Tools

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

General Office Equipment

Communication and Collaboration Software

Job description

The Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Laboratory Services, seeks a Centralized Accessioning Supervisor in Nashville. The role oversees accessioning staff, ensures accurate LIMS data entry, and coordinates with couriers, clients, and testing sections to maintain smooth specimen intake.

The position emphasizes staff supervision, process improvement, and adherence to CLIA, CAP, and related standards while supporting budgeting and contract activities.