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Laboratory Operations Supervisor

Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida   |   Work Location: On-site   |   Contract Type: Full-Time   |   Job Category: Allied Health   |   Salary Range: $40.00 – $47.00/hr
$40.00 – $47.00/hr

CLS Connect is partnering with an established healthcare organization in the Fort Walton Beach, Florida area to recruit an experienced Laboratory Operations Supervisor. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) who enjoys overseeing daily laboratory operations, developing staff, and ensuring efficient patient care services. The selected candidate will play an important role in coordinating laboratory workflows, supervising front-line personnel, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations across specimen collection, phlebotomy, accessioning, processing, and laboratory support services. Supervise laboratory personnel, coordinate staffing assignments, and ensure appropriate coverage across departments. Provide general oversight of laboratory testing activities and accurate, timely reporting of results. Lead employee onboarding, technical training, performance evaluations, and competency assessments. Develop staff schedules, monitor attendance, and support workforce planning. Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, turnaround times, and specimen quality. Maintain laboratory procedures, quality standards, and regulatory compliance. Support laboratory inspections, proficiency testing, and quality assurance initiatives. Collaborate with laboratory leadership to address operational challenges and implement process improvements. Promote a positive, collaborative work environment focused on patient safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or a related scientific discipline, or another educational pathway that meets applicable regulatory requirements. Minimum 5 years of clinical laboratory experience as an MLS or MT. Current ASCP certification (MLS/MT) or equivalent nationally recognized certification. Current Florida clinical laboratory licensure appropriate to the position, or eligibility to obtain the required license. Ability to meet CLIA General Supervisor qualifications for high-complexity laboratory testing. Working knowledge of clinical laboratory regulations, quality control, and accreditation standards. Experience with phlebotomy, specimen processing, and pre-analytical laboratory operations. Strong organizational, communication, and team leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience as a Laboratory Lead, Senior Medical Technologist, or Laboratory Supervisor. Experience overseeing phlebotomy teams, specimen processing, and laboratory support personnel. Familiarity with CLIA, COLA, and other applicable laboratory accreditation requirements. Experience with employee scheduling, competency assessments, and laboratory quality improvement.

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