Lab Supervisor

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Job Title: Lab Supervisor - Microbiology

Location: Fairbanks, AKEmployment Type: Full-Time | PermanentDesired Start Date: ASAPSchedule:Four 10-Hour Shifts (Monday-Friday)May transition to Five 8-Hour Shifts as neededWeekend Requirement: As NeededOn-Call Requirement: As NeededHoliday Requirement: As NeededFloating Requirement: May Float Within LaboratorySign-On Bonus✅ $20,000 Retention BonusBenefits IncludeMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance401(k) with Employer MatchTuition AssistanceWellness ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramChildcare ServicesPaid Time OffProfessional Development OpportunitiesAlaska Advantage✅ No State Income Tax✅ No Statewide Sales TaxJob SummaryThe Lab Supervisor - Microbiology is responsible for overseeing daily laboratory operations, workflow management, staff supervision, quality assurance, and departmental performance within the Microbiology Laboratory.This position works closely with laboratory leadership to ensure efficient operations, regulatory compliance, staff development, and delivery of high-quality laboratory services while maintaining technical competency in all supervised areas.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor daily workflow and laboratory operationsSupervise Microbiology Laboratory staff and activitiesMaintain competency across all supervised laboratory functionsManage staff scheduling and timekeepingAssist with hiring, onboarding, and training of laboratory personnelOversee staff competency assessments and performance evaluationsSupport staff development and continuing education initiativesManage corrective actions and employee relations mattersMaintain compliance with laboratory policies and regulatory standardsAssist with resolving operational and system-related issuesEnsure quality control and quality assurance requirements are metCollaborate with Laboratory Leadership on departmental initiativesRequired Qualifications✅ Bachelor's Degree in:Chemical SciencePhysical ScienceBiological ScienceRelated Laboratory Science Discipline✅ MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) Certification Required✅ Minimum 2 Years of Supervisory or Leadership Experience✅ Minimum 2 Years of Professional Microbiology Laboratory Experience✅ Strong Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory OperationsKey SkillsClinical MicrobiologyLaboratory OperationsQuality AssuranceQuality ControlStaff SupervisionLaboratory CompliancePersonnel ManagementRegulatory StandardsWorkflow OptimizationLaboratory Information SystemsEmployee Training & DevelopmentPerformance ManagementWhy Consider This Opportunity?✅ $20,000 Retention Bonus✅ Leadership-Level Position✅ Competitive Compensation✅ Strong Benefits Package✅ Career Advancement Opportunities✅ Excellent Quality of Life in Alaska✅ No State Income Tax✅ No Statewide Sales Tax