Microbiology Lab Supervisor

Job Summary

The Laboratory Services Supervisor provides frontline leadership and oversees the daily execution of laboratory operations. This hands-on role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely testing across assigned disciplines such as Microbiology, Chemistry, Sample Intake, and Media Preparation. You will lead a team of laboratory technicians while driving workflow efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a safe, productive work environment. This role is critical to delivering consistent results aligned with productivity, quality, customer service, and safety expectations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to SOPs, ISO 17025 standards, GLP, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain data integrity, accurate testing, and proper documentation
• Coach team members on quality control and laboratory best practices
• Prepare the laboratory and staff for internal and external audits
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant lab environment
• Promote and enforce a strong culture of safety
• Lead daily operational huddles to align on priorities, staffing, and workflow
• Manage sample tracking, data entry, and reporting through LIMS
• Allocate staffing based on testing volume and priorities
• Identify and drive process improvements to increase efficiency and throughput
• Manage performance in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Supervise and develop a team of laboratory technicians
• Foster a high-performance, accountable, and engaging team culture
• Conduct performance reviews and regular 1:1 coaching conversations
• Support employee growth through training and career development
• Drive retention through engagement and development initiatives
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of results
• Escalate out-of-specification results appropriately
• Support resolution of client inquiries and concerns
• Maintain professionalism in all customer interactions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or the biological sciences required
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading an hourly workforce in an operations environment
• Experience in commercial laboratory testing or manufacturing preferred (e.g., food, cosmetics, tobacco)
• Strong understanding of quality and safety standards
• Able to interpret technical and regulatory documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Working knowledge of statistical concepts and data interpretation
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Working knowledge of statistical concepts and data interpretation
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions

Schedule

Schedule may include nights and weekends based on business needs

Pay

The compensation details provided below reflect the expected pay range for this role, based on the selected compensation structure and applicable guidelines. Actual pay within this range may vary depending on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. Additional components of total rewards—such as bonuses, benefits, or incentives—may also apply where applicable.

Salary Range for Pay Transparency: $80,000 USD - $90,000 USD