Technical Supervisor - Night Shift

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Financial benefits

Management Incentive Programs

Job summary

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for a Supervisor to oversee operational processes in the General Lab. This role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with health standards, and optimizing workflows.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant science and at least four years of experience in high-complexity testing. Experience in a supervisory role is preferred. The job offers participation in various health and financial benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science or medical technology.
• Four years’ experience in high-complexity testing.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead designated staff in laboratory operations.
• Manage budget and resources for operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation.
• Direct supervision of 10 to 40 technical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Workflow Organization

Compliance

Problem Resolution

Education

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

MLS or Specialty Certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona. Department Name: General Lab-PM's-Ref Lab. Work Shift: Night. Job Category: Lab.

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. The position may also be eligible for 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 improve processes and provide high quality and cost effective services.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Hires, trains, and conducts performance evaluations, and supervises the workflow for designated staff. This includes initiating promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions. Provides leadership, coaching, recognition, and staff development. Establishes priorities, workloads, schedules, controls, work procedures, and day‑to‑day problem resolution and troubleshooting utilizing Six Sigma and Lean concepts, tools, and methodology in the department.
• Schedules and manages the use of labor and resources within budgetary guidelines. Manages waste reduction and establishes priorities, workloads, controls and work procedures, as well as determines resources needed for expense reduction. Prepares and/or provides input for the department budget.
• Under the direction of management, ensures area(s) of responsibility are maintained in accreditation with College of American Pathologists (CAP), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and licensing for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) for patient care and nursing. Also ensures laboratory is compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Participates and may lead task forces to plan, implement, and coordinate activities to maximize service quality, compliance effectiveness and efficiency. Develops and monitors performance matrix to ensure quality patient care.
• Serves as a resource and communication liaison by facilitating timely and accurate dissemination of information within the organization and to parent partners.

DIRECTLY REPORTING

Provides direct supervision to 10 to 40 technical staff.

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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.