Entry Level Clinical Laboratory Supervisor Jobs
New grad clinical laboratory supervisor jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on lab training can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Quest Diagnostics, The Queen's Medical Center, and Inova Health hiring at this level now.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary
Manages the daily operations of the Surgical Pathology laboratory, including the Histology, Cytology, and Autopsy sections. Plans, coordinates, and integrates anatomic pathology services within the department and with pathologists, surgical and procedural areas, clinics, and other departments throughout the organization to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant specimen processing, diagnostic support, and decedent care.
Responsibilities:
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Plans, coordinates and integrates department services within the department and with other departments throughout the organization. Interacts with all departments which impact assigned area.
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Coordinates preparation of departmental budget and financial reports, makes recommendations for capital purchases and provides financial justifications and operational reasoning for proposals. Submits necessary financial information to Director.
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Leads department supervisory team and assists supervisors in development and implementation of a workplan(s) for assigned areas of responsibility.
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Evaluates individual staff member performance and provides ongoing coaching/mentoring/counseling as required.
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Investigates variances, recommends/implements solutions and tracks actions to correct. Communicates necessary changes to Director.
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Maintains accountability for budgetary resources for assigned area of responsibility. Reviews monthly reports to monitor units, expenses and revenue.
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Develops and implements policies/procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
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Acts as a resource for regulatory compliance issues. Develops solutions for corrective action to improve instances of non-compliance.
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Coordinates, leads and participates in performance improvement activities for assigned area of responsibility.
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Investigates variances, recommends/implements solutions and tracks actions to correct. Communicates necessary changes to Director.
Education Requirements:
- BS Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Biologic Science. A four-year degree is required for Managers of non-testing areas.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Medical Technologist (MT) certification by the ASCP Board of Certification. Certification not required for non-testing areas.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- Four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of previous management experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write correspondence, which conforms to, prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Department Of Hospital Labs
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary
Manages the daily operations of the Surgical Pathology laboratory, including the Histology, Cytology, and Autopsy sections. Plans, coordinates, and integrates anatomic pathology services within the department and with pathologists, surgical and procedural areas, clinics, and other departments throughout the organization to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant specimen processing, diagnostic support, and decedent care.
Responsibilities:
-
Plans, coordinates and integrates department services within the department and with other departments throughout the organization. Interacts with all departments which impact assigned area.
-
Coordinates preparation of departmental budget and financial reports, makes recommendations for capital purchases and provides financial justifications and operational reasoning for proposals. Submits necessary financial information to Director.
-
Leads department supervisory team and assists supervisors in development and implementation of a workplan(s) for assigned areas of responsibility.
-
Evaluates individual staff member performance and provides ongoing coaching/mentoring/counseling as required.
-
Investigates variances, recommends/implements solutions and tracks actions to correct. Communicates necessary changes to Director.
-
Maintains accountability for budgetary resources for assigned area of responsibility. Reviews monthly reports to monitor units, expenses and revenue.
-
Develops and implements policies/procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
-
Acts as a resource for regulatory compliance issues. Develops solutions for corrective action to improve instances of non-compliance.
-
Coordinates, leads and participates in performance improvement activities for assigned area of responsibility.
-
Investigates variances, recommends/implements solutions and tracks actions to correct. Communicates necessary changes to Director.
Education Requirements:
- BS Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Biologic Science. A four-year degree is required for Managers of non-testing areas.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Medical Technologist (MT) certification by the ASCP Board of Certification. Certification not required for non-testing areas.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- Four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of previous management experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write correspondence, which conforms to, prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Department Of Hospital Labs
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Entry Level Clinical Laboratory Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical laboratory supervisor job?
Start by highlighting any lab internships, clinical rotations, or coursework that demonstrates hands-on specimen handling, quality control, or team coordination. Employers at this level look for candidates with a relevant degree in medical laboratory science or a related field, familiarity with laboratory safety protocols, and any certification progress such as MLS or MLT credentials. Tailoring your resume to each posting's listed requirements gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level clinical laboratory supervisors?
Companies hiring entry level clinical laboratory supervisors right now include Quest Diagnostics, The Queen's Medical Center, and Inova Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from hospital systems, regional reference laboratories, and outpatient diagnostic centers that build supervisory pipelines by promoting from within or bringing on new graduates with strong clinical foundations.
Are there remote entry level clinical laboratory supervisor jobs?
Yes, though most positions at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of laboratory work. About 2% of entry level clinical laboratory supervisor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these typically involve administrative, quality assurance, or compliance components that can be handled off-site rather than bench work.
Are these new grad clinical laboratory supervisor jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little to no prior supervisory experience. A new grad friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or clinical rotations toward requirements, and may consider a strong academic record or relevant certification in place of full-time work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical laboratory supervisors?
Entry Level clinical laboratory supervisor roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high-volume testing environments that require supervisory oversight, creating a steady need for new professionals ready to step into leadership roles early in their careers.