Medical Lab Supervisor Jobs

A Medical Lab Supervisor in the med tech industry oversees the daily operations of a medical or clinical laboratory. They ensure that the lab adheres to standard procedures and regulations for analyzing specimen samples, and troubleshoot any technical issues with the lab equipment or processes. They also supervise and direct lab staff, provide training, and manage scheduling and budgeting. They report to management on lab operations, implement policies to improve efficiency, and ensure quality control and safety within the lab.

Key skills for a Medical Lab Supervisor include attention to detail, leadership, good communication, and technical competence in lab procedures and equipment. They should be certified as a medical technologist (MT) or clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) and may also need certification in laboratory management. Prior to becoming a Medical Lab Supervisor, a person may have roles as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Laboratory Technician, gaining experience in performing lab tests and understanding lab operations.

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Phlebotomy Team Lead

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 6 days ago

Perform venipuncture on patients of all ages. Collect/prepare non-blood specimens. Ensure proper specimen processing, labeling, and test ordering. Champion safety, compliance, and quality control....

CERTIFIED SPD TECH TEAM LEAD - Sign on Bonus potential

  • Westminster, MD
  • 15 days ago
  • Westminster, MD
  • 15 days ago

CERTIFIED SPD TECH TEAM LEAD - Sign on Bonus potential Sign On Bonus Potential: Up to $3000.00 Westminster, MD CARROLL HOSPITAL SPD Full-time - Evening shift - 3:00pm-11:30pm Allied Health 89695...

Supervisor of Histology, Clinical Labs

  • Maywood, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Maywood, IL
  • 17 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: On-site Position Are you a senior histotechnologist seeking an opportunity to formally lead and mentor others? If so, we have a Supervisor...

Mobile Team Lead - Variable Shifts

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 hour ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 hour ago

** This job assumes responsibility for and leads the daily operations of mobile blood bank personnel and processes; and performs quality control, operates computer, and other administrative duties per...

(RN) Clinical Supervisor Cath Lab - Evening Shifts

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 hours ago

Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor Nights Richmond Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is actively seeking an experienced RN Supervisor to workfor our Skilled Nursing Facility located in Staten...

Assistant Nurse Manager - Cardiac Cath Lab, Evenings

  • Mineola, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Mineola, NY
  • 1 day ago

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of...

Histology Supervisor - Evening Shift

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful...

R&D Engineering Lab Supervisor

  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 1 day ago

R D Engineering Lab Supervisor DRiV Incorporated United States, Michigan, Southfield 3168 Riverpoint Tech Center Dr (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 Job Title: R D Engineering Lab Supervisor Location:...

Laboratory Manager

  • Fremont, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 1 day ago

Joining TUV Rheinland means working for one of the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification service providers with more than 20,000 employees globally. Our employees are our most...

Team Lead-Customer Service / Patient Transport

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Overview Position Summary Shift: 9:00am - 5:00pm - with weekend rotation call off coverage. This position leads customer service representatives in patient inquiries via telephone...

Assistant Laboratory Manager (MT or MLS) - Generalist

  • Nags Head, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Nags Head, NC
  • 1 day ago

Bank MLS/MT (ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent) certification Preferred: Supervisory and/or Senior Technologist experience in the laboratory or clinical setting Other Information 40 hours per week Monday...

Nurse Manager Cath Lab: St. Peter's Hospital

  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Purpose: The Nurse Leader (NL) is a licensed registered nurse (RN) accountable for leading, managing & advancing people, processes & / or...

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - FISH

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 1 day ago

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills...

Phlebotomy Supervisor

  • Athens, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 1 day ago

This includes staffing, training, scheduling, supply management and the supervision of specimen collection....

Lab Supervisor II Outreach/Leased Phlebotomy

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago

Banks (AABB)....

Medical Lab Supervisor Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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D-Lab: Medical Technologies for the Developing World
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Supervised Learning Course
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Cyber Risk Supervision
As the reliance of the financial sector on Information Technology and the interconnectedness of systems continue to rise, cybersecurity has become a financial stability risk. Financial supervisors...

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Salary for Medical Lab Supervisor Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Medical Lab Supervisors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
26.1%
Associate's Degree
18.6%
High School or GED
11.2%
Master's Degree
9.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Medical Lab Supervisors
1-2 years
28.3%
Less than 1 year
28.3%
None
24.8%
2-4 years
13.4%
4-6 years
3.8%
8-10 years
1.3%


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