Laboratory Supervisor I

Are you an experienced clinical laboratory professional looking for leadership opportunity? Are you detail oriented, process focused, and enjoy leading others?  Are you looking for an industry leading company that offers growth and stability?  Labcorp is seeking a Quality Control Clinical Laboratory Supervisor to join our team in Santa Fe, NM.  In this position, you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives". 

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.  

Job Responsibilities 

• Supervise the day to day operations of the Quality Control department  

• Ensure laboratory tests are accurately performed and results are reported in a timely manner 

• Directly supervise, train, and mentor laboratory personnel of the department  

• Monitor daily workflow in the lab and schedule adequate assay coverage 

• Responsible for ensuring all shifts in the department are properly staffed 

• Research and resolve any production errors while escalating when necessary 

• Engage in continuous process and service level improvements  

• Ensure all equipment is being properly maintained through Quality Control 

• Prepare and maintain Quality Assurance records and documents 

• Evaluate new process improvements and make appropriate recommendations 

• Meet regularly with direct reports to provide coaching and feedback for their development  

• Perform bench work as needed and maintain proficiency/competency in technical operations 

• Ensure all work is in accordance with state and Federal regulations 

• Responsible for administering and managing policies and procedures 

• Process and maintain payroll and personnel files 

• Perform administrative duties as needed 

 Requirements 

• Associates in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements – Bachelor’s degree is a plus  

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Technologist/Technician  

• Previous supervisor/leadership experience is highly preferred 

• ASCP or AMT certification is preferred  

• Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations 

• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures 

• Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office 

• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal 

• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills  

• Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment 

• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position