SECTION SUPERVISOR

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ, seeks a Laboratory Section Supervisor for evening and night shifts in the Clinical Laboratory. This working bench supervisor role oversees workflows, monitors supplies, maintains specimen integrity, and supports on-call rotation.

Eligible candidates have five years of progressive lab experience, management experience preferred, and an accredited MEDTECH program with ASCP or equivalent MT/MLS/MLT certification; if not held, eligibility to sit within

Qualifications

• Five years progressive laboratory experience.
• Management experience preferred.
• ASCP or equivalent certification in MT, MLS, or MLT; certification within two years if not held.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative and technical operations of the evening and night shifts.
• Maintain efficient laboratory workflows and monitor supply utilization.
• Ensure specimen integrity and oversee test analysis.
• Manage staff performance and development.
• Participate in the monthly supervisor on-call rotation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Computer skills

Education

Medical Technology degree (Associate or Bachelor’s)

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

About us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Laboratory Section Supervisor to oversee the administrative and technical operations of the evening and night shifts in our Clinical Laboratory. This working bench supervisor role is responsible for maintaining efficient laboratory workflows, monitoring supply utilization, ensuring specimen integrity, overseeing test analysis, managing staff performance, and participating in the on-call rotation.

Experience Required

Five years progressive laboratory experience preferred.

Management experience preferred.

Education Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and completion of an accredited medical technology program is preferred.

License/Certification Requirements

ASCP or equivalent certification in MT, MLS, or MLT.

Applicants must either hold the required certification or be eligible to sit for the certification exam. If certification is not currently held, the individual must obtain certification within two (2) years of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Special Requirements

Intermediate computer skills.

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

Demonstrated initiative with the ability to set and achieve high standards of performance.

Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation standards, including but not limited to CAP, TJC, CMS, and NJDHSS.

Ability to participate in the monthly supervisor on-call rotation.