Technical Supervisor

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona seeks a Lab Supervisor for the Peoria region. The role provides general operational supervision under the director/manager, organizing and directing workflow to deliver high-quality, cost-efficient testing services.

The position oversees 10 to 40 technical staff, handling hiring, training, evaluations, and performance management. Travel may be required and a strong background in clinical laboratory science is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology is required.
• Four years of training and experience in high-complexity testing in the respective specialty.
• MLS or Specialty Certification preferred, plus supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 10 to 40 technical staff under director/manager guidance.
• Direct and control workflow to improve quality and cost-effectiveness of services.
• Hire, train, evaluate, promote, transfer and manage performance of staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People management

Process optimization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Tools

Quality control

Job description

Primary City/State

Peoria, Arizona

Department Name

Peoria RRL-Ref Lab

Work Shift

Day

Job Category

Lab

Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life-saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you're beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands-on impact and career growth in a high-demand healthcare setting. Come do great work on behalf of better health!

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of your Total Rewards package.

Position Summary

This position provides general operational supervision under the direction of the director/manager to assigned personnel. Responsible for organizing, directing and controlling workflow aspects of the section in order to improves processes to provide high quality and cost effective services.

DIRECTLY REPORTING

Provides direct supervision to 10 to 40 technical staff.

Type Of Supervisory Responsibilities

Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and supervises the workflow for staff. This includes initiating promotions, transfers, and performance management actions. Ensures department expenditures are in line with annual budget requirements. Oversees work schedule and daily activities of department staff.

SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY

Supervisory responsibility of providing quality, timely, reliable and consistent services. Internal and external customers include laboratory staff, hospital staff, pathologists, medical directors, physician's offices, patients, vendors, regulatory agencies and educational facilities. Confers with director/manager for unusual situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS

Able to sit, stand, walk, end, squat, reach and stretch frequently. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids. Needs adequate color vision. Requires significant use of computer, phone and general office equipment. Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects. Ability to communicate effectively. May require off-site travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Four (4) years' training and experience in high-complexity testing in the respective specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
• MLS or Specialty Certification.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

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EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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