General Supervisor / Testing Personnel – Foot & Ankle Specialty Lab (Permanent Role)

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift (Clinic Hours)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Position Overview

A growing foot and ankle specialty clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah is seeking a General Supervisor / Testing Personnel to support laboratory operations focused on wound and nail diagnostics, along with limited molecular (PCR) testing. This is a hands-on role working within a physician practice setting, combining bench work with oversight responsibilities under CLIA guidelines.

The ideal candidate will qualify as a General Supervisor for molecular under CLIA and be comfortable performing and overseeing testing in a moderate- to high-complexity environment. Similar experience with PCR instrumentation, particularly the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 7, is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee laboratory testing, including:
  • Wound and nail specimen processing and analysis
  • PCR testing (including setup, amplification, and basic troubleshooting)
• Serve as General Supervisor for molecular testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and experience requirements
• Ensure quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance
• Assist with validation, implementation, and optimization of testing workflows
• Support documentation, SOP development, and inspection readiness
• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to ensure timely and accurate results
• Participate in training and competency assessment of laboratory personnel

Qualifications

• Meets CLIA requirements for General Supervisor (moderate/high complexity)
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field
• Active ASCP or equivalent certification preferred
• 2+ years of experience in histology and molecular testing required, 4+ years preferred.
• Bonus: Meets CLIA requirements for Technical Supervisor in Molecular (PCR) testing

Compensation & Benefits

• $38-43/hour
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Stable Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends
• Opportunity to work in a specialized, patient-focused clinical environment

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 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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