Laboratory Supervisor - Birmingham, AL - Pathology Lab

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
  • Mountain Brook, AL
    9 days ago

    Job Description

    Laboratory Supervisor (Night Shift) Hours: 4PM - 12AM

    Lead a High-Performing Histology Team

    Are you an experienced Histotechnician looking to take the next step in your leadership career? We are seeking a Lab Supervisor to oversee the nightly operations of our fast-paced dermatopathology laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of professionals, drive quality initiatives, mentor staff, and play a key role in supporting exceptional patient care.

    As a Lab Supervisor, you will partner closely with Pathologists, laboratory leadership, and operations teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the laboratory.

    Why Join Us?

    • Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled laboratory team
    • Direct impact on laboratory quality, performance, and patient care
    • Collaborative partnership with Pathologists and laboratory leadership
    • Career advancement within a growing organization
    • Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and Vacation

    Key Leadership Responsibilities

    • Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of laboratory operations
    • Ensure appropriate staffing levels to support workflow and turnaround times
    • Coach, mentor, and develop laboratory staff to foster engagement and performance
    • Monitor quality assurance activities and implement corrective actions as needed
    • Maintain compliance with accreditation, regulatory, safety, and infection-control standards
    • Participate in recruiting, onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives
    • Conduct employee evaluations and provide ongoing performance feedback
    • Collaborate with leadership to improve laboratory processes, efficiency, and service quality
    • Serve as a laboratory resource for operational and technical consultation
    • Perform Histotechnician duties as needed to support department operations

    Required Qualifications

    • Current ASCP Certification (HT)
    • Minimum of five (5) years of Histotechnician experience
    • One of the following:
    • Bachelors degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science/medical technology with at least one year of high-complexity testing experience; or
    • Associate degree in laboratory science or medical technology with at least two years of high-complexity testing experience; or
    • Previously qualified or eligible to qualify as a General Supervisor prior to February 28, 1992

    What Makes You Successful

    • Passion for leading and developing others
    • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
    • Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
    • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Positive and collaborative leadership style

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMountain Brook, AL

    Skills

    • Clinical Laboratoryunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Histologyunmatched
    • Infection Controlunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Laboratoryunmatched
    • Laboratory Managementunmatched
    • Laboratory Operationsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Pathologyunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Performance Reviewsunmatched
    • Physical Chemistryunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Monitoringunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Testingunmatched

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