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

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