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Lab Supervisor - Williamsburg/Newport News

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lab Supervisor for a working supervisor role. This position requires the candidate to work on the bench frequently, typically three days per week. The Lab Supervisor will be responsible for managing lab employees, ensuring adherence to laboratory procedures, and maintaining high standards of quality control.

Responsibilities

+ Report to the lab manager/director and manage lab employees effectively.

+ Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, and reporting.

+ Send specimens to reference laboratories for testing not performed in-house.

+ Process incoming orders for lab testing, including reference laboratory specimens.

+ Perform specimen analysis for Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology specimens.

+ Maintain and operate all laboratory equipment efficiently.

+ Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance.

+ Adhere to quality control policies and document all QC activities and instrument calibrations.

+ Record proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.

+ Participate in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results annually.

+ Prepare peripheral blood smears and perform complete WBC differentials.

+ Perform microscopic examination of urinary sediment.

+ Record results accurately on worksheets and computer systems.

+ Process specimens for send-out testing.

+ Identify and correct problems affecting test performance or notify the supervisor.

+ Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance standards.

+ Verify all critical results with accurate follow-up documentation.

+ Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and ensure all supplies are viable for patient testing.

+ Prepare reagents, stains, and other chemical solutions as needed.

+ Restock the laboratory area as necessary.

+ Process in-house and incoming results for charting and chart patient results timely.

Essential Skills

+ Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by ASCP, AMT, or equivalent.

+ At least 5 years of laboratory experience preferred.

+ Having a strong experience in Chemistry is ESSENTIAL.

+ Previous supervising experience of at least 1 year is required.

+ Knowledge of CLIA regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Completion of an accredited Medical Tech program, typically resulting in an associate degree.

+ Certification as a Medical Tech by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Work Environment

The position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule with flexible start times between 7am and 9am, and end times between 3:30pm and 5:30pm. There are no weekend or night shifts required. The Lab Supervisor will manage up to 16 people with diverse backgrounds and personalities. The work will be split between Newport News, Hampton, and Williamsburg locations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $44.23/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 Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.