Microbiology Lab Supervisor

Job Title: Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor
Location: Columbus OH
Employment Type: Full-Time
Laboratory Type: CLIA-Certified Reference Laboratory

Schedule: 2nd Shift Monday to Friday 3:00 PM11:30 PM

About the Opportunity

Lighthouse Lab Services is representing a large well-established reference laboratory in the Columbus OH area seeking an experienced Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor to lead daily operations within its clinical microbiology department. This is a key leadership position within a high-volume CLIA-certified lab known for its commitment to quality innovation and patient care.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on technical expertise in microbiology strong leadership skills and a proven ability to oversee staff workflow and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the microbiology section including bacteriology mycology parasitology and molecular testing as applicable

• Provide leadership training and performance evaluations for laboratory technologists and support staff

• Ensure compliance with CLIA CAP and other applicable regulatory standards

• Oversee quality assurance quality control and proficiency testing activities

• Monitor turnaround times workload balance and staffing levels to optimize efficiency

• Assist in method validation instrument maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical systems

• Collaborate with medical and scientific staff to resolve technical or interpretive issues

• Participate in audits inspections and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Science Microbiology or a related field required

• ASCP (or equivalent) certification as a Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist required

• Minimum of 46 years of clinical microbiology experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role

• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical microbiology methods instrumentation and regulatory requirements

• Excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills

Compensation & Benefits

• 80-90k

• 10k Sign-on Bonus

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical dental vision 401(k) PTO and more)

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

ABOUT US:

At Lighthouse Lab Services we offer solutions to help start grow and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 18 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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