Laboratory Supervisor

Position Summary

The Lab Supervisor is responsible for supervising all functions of a single laboratory. This employee is

responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, including a strong focus on safety, quality, and

delivery of testing services. In addition, this role is responsible for facilities management, and ensuring

the laboratory is properly staffed with a trained team to meet production expectations. The Supervisor

has HR responsibilities including managing working and overtime schedules, performance evaluations,

mentoring, and adhering to HR policies. The Laboratory Supervisor may perform additional operational

tasks and functions while supporting the Regional Laboratory Manager.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Ensures all safety and environmental requirements are in place, and are trained and in

compliance with state, federal or providence regulations

Maintains housekeeping and organization of the Lab

Ensure proper training and disposal of related hazardous materials

Supervises timely and accurate preparation, analysis and quantitation of test samples

Generates and report analytical data when required

Supervises production schedules based on customer demand and established metrics

Provides point of contact client and technical service support (i.e. interpretation of test

results, answering of status or technical questions, or fulfilling of special requests)

Provides laboratory technical support (coordination with vendors for repairs, calibrations,

coordinating with laboratory team for routine maintenance/troubleshooting of equipment)

Supports and participates in lab Quality Control programs

Supervises the internal training and competencies of lab staff.

Mentors and develops staff capabilities

Coordinates purchasing, receiving goods, inventory, invoicing duties for the lab ensuring

appropriate approvals and processes are followed and adhering to budgetary and policy

Requirements

Follows AVO Diagnostic Solutions’ values, shared purpose and power wheel to be a role

model for the laboratory team

Performs additional operational tasks and functions while supporting the Regional

Laboratory Manager

Job Requirements

BS or BA in Chemistry, Biology or related technical field (Chemistry background preferred)

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a laboratory setting

Previous Supervisory Experience Required

Proficiency in computer applications

Customer Support Experience Required

Excellent communication skills