Technical Supervisor - GEN LAB - 2nd Shift

Sonora Quest; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor for the Night shift in the Lab-BUMCT department. You will oversee workflow, ensure high-quality, cost-effective testing, and support operational goals.

Direct supervision of 10–40 technical staff, hiring, training, evaluations, and scheduling, with budget oversight and cross-functional collaboration. A strong background in high-complexity testing and MLS certification preferred.

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

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise 10 to 40 technical staff.
• Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and supervises the workflow.
• Oversees departmental expenditures to align with annual budget.
• Oversees work schedule and daily activities of department staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science

MLS or Specialty Certification

Job description

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Lab-BUMCT

Work Shift:

Night

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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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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