Laboratory Supervisor Jobs

Laboratory Supervisor jobs are open across clinical, pharmaceutical, environmental, and industrial settings, from entry-level team lead roles to senior and principal positions, with specializations in quality control, research and development, and clinical diagnostics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles246+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerLabcorp
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type96% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Bright Vision Technologies
Supervisor II, Laboratory – Chemistry
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Bright Vision Technologies
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Supervisor II, Laboratory – Chemistry
Bright Vision Technologies
DeLand, Florida
Laboratory Research
Healthcare Administration
Quality Control
$78k - $108k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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University Health
Laboratory Supervisor
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University Health
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Laboratory Supervisor
University Health
San Antonio, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$30.5 - $47/hr
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
10,000+

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HNL Lab Medicine
Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Operations
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Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Operations
HNL Lab Medicine
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Customer Service
Customer Support
ASCP Certification
1,001-5,000

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Terracon Consultants Inc
Laboratory Supervisor
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Terracon Consultants Inc
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Laboratory Supervisor
Terracon Consultants Inc
Pharr, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Kaiser Permanente
Supervisor, Laboratory Operations Management
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Kaiser Permanente
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Supervisor, Laboratory Operations Management
Kaiser Permanente
Portland, Oregon
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$91k - $118k/yr
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
10,000+

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Laboratory Supervisor Job Market

Who's Hiring

Labcorp
Labcorp9 open roles
CommonSpirit Health
CommonSpirit Health5 open roles
Abbott
Abbott4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services24
  • Education3
  • Consulting & Professional Services3
  • Medical Devices2
  • Staffing & Recruiting2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory supervisor jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, biology, chemistry, or a related field
  • ASCP or equivalent clinical laboratory certification preferred or required
  • Minimum of three to five years of bench-level laboratory experience
  • Working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, or ISO 17025 regulatory standards
  • Proficiency with laboratory information systems and quality management software
  • Demonstrated experience supervising, training, and evaluating laboratory staff

Tips for Your Laboratory Supervisor Job Search

Quantify your quality metrics on your resume

Lab supervisors are judged on throughput, error rates, and compliance outcomes. Replace vague phrases like 'managed a team' with specifics such as turnaround time improvements, audit pass rates, or the number of direct reports you oversaw.

Highlight your relevant certifications prominently

Credentials like ASCP, CLS, or ISO 17025 lead auditor certification are often listed as requirements, not preferences. Place them in a dedicated certifications section near the top of your resume so hiring managers spot them immediately.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists laboratory supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor your application to the lab's sector

A clinical lab supervisor role at a hospital system prioritizes regulatory compliance and CAP or CLIA experience, while a pharmaceutical role emphasizes GMP and validation protocols. Reframe your experience using the exact language of each posting's sector.

Prepare for competency-based interview questions

Interviewers typically ask you to walk through a time you handled a failed proficiency test, a personnel conflict, or an unexpected equipment failure. Prepare two or three structured examples from each scenario type before your interview.

Negotiate scope before discussing compensation

Clarify budget authority, headcount, and capital equipment responsibilities during the offer stage. Supervisory scope directly affects your leverage and shapes what a fair offer looks like for your level of accountability.

Laboratory Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most laboratory supervisors?

The companies hiring the most laboratory supervisors right now include Labcorp, CommonSpirit Health, and Abbott, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hospital systems, national reference laboratories, and contract research organizations consistently account for a large portion of active openings.

How many laboratory supervisor jobs are remote?

About 4% of laboratory supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many professional roles because most laboratory work requires on-site instrument operation and specimen handling. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are laboratory informatics, quality systems management, and compliance or regulatory oversight roles that do not require direct bench supervision.

How do you become a laboratory supervisor?

Start by building at least three to five years of hands-on bench experience in your specialty, whether clinical, environmental, pharmaceutical, or research. Earn a nationally recognized certification such as ASCP MLS or a sector-specific credential. Then move into lead or charge roles to develop staff management experience. Familiarity with accreditation standards like CLIA or CAP and with quality management systems strengthens your candidacy substantially when you apply for supervisory positions.

Can you get a laboratory supervisor job without prior supervisory experience?

Yes, many employers will hire a strong senior bench scientist into a first supervisory role if you demonstrate leadership potential. Strengthen your application by taking on informal leadership duties such as training new hires, leading proficiency testing programs, or serving as a shift lead. Document those contributions explicitly on your resume so hiring managers can see the transition is already underway rather than entirely hypothetical.

What does the laboratory supervisor interview process look like?

Most laboratory supervisor interviews involve an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with the lab director or department manager that tests your regulatory knowledge and troubleshooting approach. A panel interview with peers or direct reports is common, and some employers add a practical scenario exercise where you walk through how you would handle a quality failure or staffing shortage. Final-round candidates often meet with senior leadership or operations management before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to laboratory supervisor jobs?

You can find and apply to laboratory supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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