Microbiology Lab Supervisor – Evening Shift Leader

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness program

Retirement matching

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

Inova Health is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to join the Microbiology team at Inova Juniper Street, on a Full-Time Evening Shift: Monday–Friday, every other weekend. The role oversees and guides team members, selects testing methodologies and instrumentation, and ensures quality control and proficiency testing across shifts to deliver accurate patient results.

Inova is a nationally recognized healthcare leader, committed to safety, quality and patient experience, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology, Histology or Cytology, or biology/chemistry with required coursework and military medical lab training or NAACLS program.
• 4 years of extensive lab experience with leadership, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skills.
• ASCP or AMT board certification appropriate to responsibility scope.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and assists team members, ensures deliverables and quality standards, manages performance and scheduling.
• Conducts team counseling, coaching and disciplinary sessions; manages team relations.
• Selects methodologies and instrumentation for patient testing within the served population.
• Ensures participation in quality control and proficiency testing programs.
• Maintains high visibility and provides leadership for daily operational issues across shifts.
• Coordinates efforts to implement changes in processes to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Education

MLS/MT degree or biology/chemistry background

Job description

Inova Health is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to join the Microbiology team at Inova Juniper Street, on a Full-Time Evening Shift: Monday–Friday, every other weekend. The role oversees and guides team members, selects testing methodologies and instrumentation, and ensures quality control and proficiency testing across shifts to deliver accurate patient results.

Inova is a nationally recognized healthcare leader, committed to safety, quality and patient experience, with opportunities for