Laboratory Supervisor — Reference Lab (Austin, TX)
JOB DETAILS
Location: Austin, TX
Position: Laboratory Supervisor — Reference Laboratory
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: M-F Days
About The Lab:
Lighthouse Lab Services is working new state-of-the-art reference laboratory in Austin, TX that is focused on delivering high-quality clinical testing services through advanced chemistry, hematology, immunology, and serology testing. This lab is backed by a collaborative culture that values quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. You’ll work with industry-leading instruments from Horiba and Thermo Fisher Scientific, operating in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
As the Laboratory Supervisor, you’ll oversee daily operations of the reference laboratory. Key responsibilities include:
• Supervising and mentoring laboratory personnel to ensure high performance and quality outcomes.
• Coordinating workflow across chemistry, hematology, immunology, and serology departments.
• Managing testing schedules, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring reliable instrument performance (Horiba, Thermo Fisher).
• Overseeing quality control (QC) processes, competency assessments, and documentation in compliance with CLIA/CAP standards.
• Partnering with leadership to drive process improvements, instrument validation, and training initiatives.
• Supporting regulatory inspections, audits, and accreditation readiness.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience, including hands-on work in chemistry, hematology, immunology, and serology.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory workflows, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Horiba and Thermo Fisher instrumentation is a plus.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Salary and Benefits:
• $75-85k
• Health insurance, PTO and Holidays
About Us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 18 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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