Senior Microbiology Lab Supervisor

Zoetis, Inc

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor in the Louisville area to lead a high-volume veterinary microbiology lab. This role focuses on mentoring staff, ensuring accurate culture and AST results, and maintaining safety and quality in all workflows.

Collaboration with Lab Manager and Medical teams is essential to align operations with company goals. The supervisor will manage daily workflows, delegate tasks, and drive process improvements while upholding rigorous reporting standards

Qualifications

Requires a B.S. Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Medical Technology, or related field.
RVT, MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), or CLS certification preferred.
Minimum 3–5+ years of clinical microbiology laboratory experience, 2+ in leadership.
High volume reference laboratory experience desirable.
Veterinary laboratory experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as a microbiology SME and mentor junior staff.
Oversee antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) and troubleshooting on platforms.
Ensure LIS-based reporting and manager review of results.
Maintain lab safety, quality control, and compliance with EH&S.
Drive efficiency, cost-effective testing, and results accuracy.
Collaborate with Medical Leadership to improve processes and reduce waste.
Develop and manage staffing, reporting, and budgeting for the department.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities for team members.