Laboratory Supervisor

General Supervisor – Toxicology, Chemistry & Hematology
Location: Dickson, TN
Schedule: Full-time
Compensation: $70,000 – $85,000 per year (based on experience)

Overview:
We are partnering with a small but growing CLIA-certified reference laboratory in Dickson, TN, seeking an experienced General Supervisor to oversee daily operations across Toxicology, Chemistry, and Hematology. This individual will ensure regulatory compliance, provide technical leadership, and support testing personnel while maintaining a high-quality laboratory environment. Candidates must qualify as a Toxicology General Supervisor under CLIA and hold a Tennessee General Supervisor license.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day supervision of laboratory testing personnel in Toxicology, Chemistry, and Hematology.

• Ensure compliance with all CLIA, state, and company standards, including test performance, documentation, and quality assurance activities.

• Oversee validation, verification, and performance checks of assays and instrumentation.

• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting LCMS, chemistry analyzers, hematology equipment, and supporting instrumentation.

• Review, interpret, and release patient results as permitted under state and federal regulations.

• Train, mentor, and evaluate testing personnel; ensure competency assessments are performed on schedule.

• Support internal and external inspections, including CAP, CLIA, and state surveys.

• Collaborate with laboratory leadership to implement new assays, workflows, and process improvements.

• Maintain detailed and accurate logs, documentation, SOPs, and quality records.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related biological/chemical science.

• Current Tennessee General Supervisor License required.

• Must meet CLIA requirements to function as a General Supervisor in Toxicology for a high-complexity laboratory.

• Prior supervisory or lead experience in a clinical laboratory strongly preferred.

• Hands-on experience in Toxicology, Chemistry, and Hematology required.

• Familiarity with LCMS-based toxicology testing and method troubleshooting preferred.

• Strong understanding of CLIA regulations, QA/QC programs, proficiency testing, and laboratory workflow.

• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation (70–85k DOE)

• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO, etc.)

• Opportunity to contribute to a close-knit, mission-driven reference laboratory

• Growth potential as the laboratory expands

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 21 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 law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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