Lab Supervisor (Microbiology)

Immediate Opening: Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor

The main role of the Microbiology Lab Supervisor is to oversee and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, ensuring smooth and efficient laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency.
• Review operations and work with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing issues.
• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, and maintenance to identify production problems.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and manage staff, and resolve any personnel grievances.
• Set and monitor product standards to ensure high-quality finished products.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive production reports and personnel records.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of microbiology/chemistry experience working in a CLIA certified or CAP accredited lab.
• 4-6+ years of leadership or people management experience. Proven leadership of teams with 30+ staff members

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ASCP or AMT certification is preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• High attention to detail with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass a standardized color vision screen.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts as needed.

Interview availability this week

I am scheduling interviews for this position and conducting phone interviews as early as today. All candidates will be considered immediately within 24 hours of applying directly to Grace Williams.

HOW TO APPLY DIRECTLY: Email your updated resume, brief intro about your interest, preferred method of communication for you (i.e., call, email, text) to grawilliams@actalentservices.com or call me/text directly at (317-567-6610)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Bend, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

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