Lab Supervisor

Position Details

Job Title: Lab Supervisor - Microbiology

Location: Fairbanks, AK

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Desired Start Date: ASAP

Schedule:

• Four 10-Hour Shifts (Monday-Friday)
• May transition to Five 8-Hour Shifts as needed

Weekend Requirement: As Needed

On-Call Requirement: As Needed

Holiday Requirement: As Needed

Floating Requirement: May Float Within Laboratory

Sign-On Bonus

✅ $20,000 Retention Bonus

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Childcare Services
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Opportunities

Alaska Advantage

✅ No State Income Tax

✅ No Statewide Sales Tax

Job Summary

The 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 Responsibilities

• Monitor daily workflow and laboratory operations
• Supervise Microbiology Laboratory staff and activities
• Maintain competency across all supervised laboratory functions
• Manage staff scheduling and timekeeping
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of laboratory personnel
• Oversee staff competency assessments and performance evaluations
• Support staff development and continuing education initiatives
• Manage corrective actions and employee relations matters
• Maintain compliance with laboratory policies and regulatory standards
• Assist with resolving operational and system-related issues
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance requirements are met
• Collaborate with Laboratory Leadership on departmental initiatives

Required Qualifications

✅ Bachelor's Degree in:

• Chemical Science
• Physical Science
• Biological Science
• Related 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 Operations

Key Skills

• Clinical Microbiology
• Laboratory Operations
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Staff Supervision
• Laboratory Compliance
• Personnel Management
• Regulatory Standards
• Workflow Optimization
• Laboratory Information Systems
• Employee Training & Development
• Performance Management

Why 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