Job Summary & Key Highlights
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, Day Shift)
Schedule: No Call, No Holidays, No Weekends Required!
Why Join Us?
- Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to $20,000 Student Loan Repayment
- Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Predictable Day Shift (M–F) with No Call, Holidays, or Weekends
- Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits
We are seeking an experienced Microbiology Lab Supervisor to lead daily operations in our hospital laboratory. This role oversees staffing, quality control, workflow efficiency, and regulatory compliance while providing technical expertise in microbiology. Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule without the burden of weekend or holiday shifts.
Requirements & Qualifications
Must-Have Requirements
- Hospital Experience: Previous experience as a Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist in a hospital setting is REQUIRED.
- Microbiology Experience: Direct experience in Microbiology is REQUIRED.
Certification / Licensure (One of the following required):
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Technologist (MT) via ASCP, AMT, or equivalent agency
- Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AMT
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS-L) via NCA
Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of related laboratory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
- 1–2 years of prior leadership or supervisory experience.
- Specialist certification in Microbiology or other specialized lab areas (e.g., SM, Hematology, Blood Bank).
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations & Quality Assurance
- Daily Supervision: Direct and coordinate routine laboratory workflow, staffing, scheduling, and supply inventory to maintain continuous, high-efficiency operations.
- Testing & Compliance: Oversee microbiology testing processes to ensure accurate, timely results in full compliance with CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and internal accreditation standards.
- Quality Control (QC): Manage quality control programs and proficiency testing; troubleshoot outliers, document corrective actions, and maintain audit-ready records.
- Equipment & Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain lab instruments, oversee preventive maintenance, and manage supply usage to minimize waste and optimize costs.
- Process Improvement: Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes, turnaround times, and overall operational efficiency.
- Safety & Bench Work: Maintain a compliant work environment adhering to infection control protocols. Perform complex bench testing and staff duties as needed.
Staff Leadership & Collaboration
- Team Development: Train, coach, and evaluate laboratory personnel; conduct regular competency assessments to support staff growth and compliance.
- Interdisciplinary Communication: Collaborate effectively with laboratory administration, nursing teams, and physicians to maintain seamless service delivery.
- Financial & Strategic Support: Assist leadership with departmental budget monitoring, cost-effective reagent selection, and implementation of new technologies/protocols.
Skills & Competencies
- Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of clinical microbiology, quality control practices, and healthcare regulatory compliance.
- Leadership & Organization: Strong team management, delegation, and time management skills under tight clinical deadlines.
- Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience with healthcare software systems, laboratory information systems (LIS), data analysis tools, and Google/Microsoft platforms.
- Problem Solving: Advanced critical thinking for troubleshooting complex laboratory testing or operational challenges.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- hospital setting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- MLT-AMT OR MLS (MT Cert) by ASCP, AMT, or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person