Nebraska Medicine

Core Laboratory Supervisor

Nebraska Medicine$80K — $95K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years recent laboratory experience.
  • Experience as a clinical expert mentoring and training staff.
  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or medical laboratory science.
  • Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and exhibit attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Certification from ASCP or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily laboratory operations and ensure effective staffing.
  • Mentor and train team members on technical skills and processes.
  • Make daily priority decisions for the work group.
  • Provide guidance on non-routine or escalated issues.
  • Complete performance appraisals and address disciplinary actions.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to maintain clinical expertise and operational standards.
  • Drive process improvements and changes in the lab environment.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and leadership growth.
  • Supportive of continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on operational excellence.
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making processes.
  • Flexible schedule to accommodate evening and overnight teams.
Full Job Description
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Core Laboratory Supervisor with a strong foundation in Medical Laboratory Science (Scientist) with proven leadership capabilities.

This role is critical in driving operational excellence across multiple shifts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Leadership Skills:
    • Strategic oversight of daily lab operations and staffing
    • Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members across experience levels
    • Skilled in conflict resolution, performance management, and fostering accountability
    • Experience leading change initiatives and process improvements
    • Strong communication and collaboration across departments and with external partners
  • Technical Chemistry Expertise:
    • Deep understanding of rapid chemistry workflows and instrumentation
    • Proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting middleware systems (e.g., Remisol)
    • Familiarity with quality control protocols, reagent management, and calibration procedures
    • Ability to interpret complex data and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
    • Experience with LIS integration and optimizing lab informatics


This position plays a key role in ensuring high-quality, efficient lab operations while cultivating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Shift Details:

Daytime Hours

Serve on the leadership team as a supervisor for the designated operation by overseeing all aspects of day-to-day laboratory operations. Partner closely with colleagues to serve as a clinical expert, regularly model/mentor and train colleagues on technical skills, make decisions regarding daily priorities for the work group, provide guidance to and/or assist staff on non-routine or escalated issues and complete performance appraisals and/or disciplinary actions.

Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of five years laboratory experience required.
  • Serve as a clinical expert for a group of employees, regularly model/mentor and train employees on technical skills, make decisions regarding daily priorities for a work group, provide guidance to and/or assist staff on non-routine or escalated issues and provide input on performance appraisals and/or disciplinary actions required.
  • Minimum of two years of leadership experience required.
  • Bachelor of Science or alternate route of combined education and experience required.
  • Ability to exhibit strong leadership, planning and organizational skills required.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise creativity/innovation and be attentive to detail required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills required.
  • Ability to problem solve and exhibit strong judgment skills in a well-thought out and timely fashion and determine appropriate course of action in significantly complex situations required.
  • ASCP or ASHI/ACHI certification or other recognized certification related to the area of supervisory responsibilities required. Individuals who were certified beginning January 1, 2004 maintaining their certification by participation in the ASCP - Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (ASCP)CM required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience in data collection, analysis and interpretation preferred.
  • Some management or leadership experience preferred.
  • Master's degree in a scientific field or related health care field preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications preferred.

About Nebraska Medicine

Nebraska Medicine is a healthcare system that includes two hospitals, more than 40 specialty and primary care clinics, and a network of more than 1,000 physicians. The system is affiliated with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is the primary teaching hospital for the university's medical students. Nebraska Medicine provides a wide range of services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology, orthopedics, and transplant services. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has been recognized for its clinical excellence by numerous organizations. Nebraska Medicine is also actively involved in research and has received funding from the National Institutes of Health for its research programs.
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