Job Description
Medical Laboratory Supervisor – Contract-to-Hire (6 Months)
Bedford, IN (On-site; some travel to Paoli)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, normal business hours
No regular weekends (may be required occasionally for coverage/bandwidth)
Position Summary
We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Supervisor to support and lead day-to-day laboratory operations for a large healthcare provider. This is a people-focused leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys supervising teams, improving workflows, and supporting staff success rather than working primarily on the bench. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity supporting a new hire initiative.
The supervisor will be on-site primarily in Bedford (3 days/week) with additional support in Paoli (2 days/week).
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily laboratory operations, including staff scheduling, coverage planning, and workflow coordination.
- Act as a people leader by conducting weekly check-ins, supporting PTO planning, and promoting team engagement and morale.
- Provide administrative and operational guidance to laboratory staff; serve as a point of escalation for workflow or personnel issues.
- Support quality assurance, compliance, and documentation standards in alignment with hospital, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversee supply inventory, equipment readiness, and general lab operations to ensure continuity of service.
- Lead team development efforts including onboarding, training coordination, performance feedback, and team-building initiatives.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Bench work is not required, but available if the supervisor chooses to support during high-volume periods.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science required.
- Master’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in a high-complexity laboratory environment.
- Certification through ASCP, AMT, NCA, or equivalent required.
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and team leadership skills.
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems (LIS) and standard computer applications.
- Working knowledge of laboratory regulations, SOPs, and quality standards.
Additional Details
- On-site role with travel between Bedford and Paoli locations
- Focused on leadership, staffing, and operations rather than technical bench work
- Contract-to-hire after 6 months based on performance and business needs