Veterinary Lab Operations Lead

Zoetis; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a Lab Supervisor in Wisconsin to oversee daily operations of core laboratory departments and supervise a team of technicians and technologists. The role focuses on high-quality, compliant diagnostic testing and efficient workflows.

The supervisor will mentor staff, ensure QA programs, and coordinate with medical staff to ensure timely results. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a healthcare/laboratory environment.
• 5+ years in reference laboratories with 2 years of leadership experience preferred.
• MLS/MT certification preferred.
• Experience with high-throughput hematology, chemistry, immunoassay, urinalysis and related analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of lab technicians and technologists.
• Oversee day-to-day core laboratory operations and turnaround times.
• Ensure QC/QA programs and regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, OSHA, HIPAA).
• Manage inventory and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure accurate test processing.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Problem solving

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or laboratory science

MLS/MT certification preferred

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Hematology analyzers

MS Office

Job description

Zoetis is seeking a Lab Supervisor in Wisconsin to oversee daily operations of core laboratory departments and supervise a team of technicians and technologists. The role focuses on high-quality, compliant diagnostic testing and efficient workflows.

The supervisor will mentor staff, ensure QA programs, and coordinate with medical staff to ensure timely results. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and regulatory knowledge are essential.