Laboratory Supervisor Jobs in New Jersey
Laboratory Supervisor jobs in New Jersey are consistently active, with demand concentrated in pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical diagnostics, and chemical research, from bench-level team leads through senior laboratory management roles. The busiest hiring corridors are Newark, Trenton, and the Route 1 corridor, where companies like Johnson and Johnson, Merck, and Quest Diagnostics maintain large laboratory operations across the state. The most sought-after specializations include quality control supervision in pharma, clinical laboratory management, and environmental testing oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Under the supervision of the divisional Laboratory Director or Manager, the Laboratory Supervisor provides clinical and technical supervision of staff medical laboratory technologists and technicians to satisfy daily testing demands and department operations. The Supervisor coordinates and oversees all staff activities in core and/or specialty laboratory areas, and maintains standards in accordance with department, hospital, and regulatory agency requirements. The Supervisor serves as a communication link between medical staff, nursing, and the laboratory, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other practitioners on special or difficult patient cases. The supervisor may perform in a clinical capacity when necessary to perform bench testing, and must be able to fulfill all duties of an MT/MLT.Job Description
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Oversees daily operations and supervision of technical staff in the laboratory, including the appraisal of performance and providing regular and annual performance feedback. Responsible for training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance with the organization’s policies; and working with the Manager/Director in all activities related to employee hiring, termination, reward and discipline as needed.
- Supervises the production and performance of bench testing to ensure accuracy and reliability of results. Analyzes testing information to determine operating efficiency of process.
- Has administrative oversight of personnel-related duties, including maintaining employee records and timesheets, anticipating laboratory supply and staffing needs, and preparing work schedules to achieve cost effective utilization of resources. JNJ Supervisors only some do work schedules and timesheets.
- Develops and maintains laboratory guidelines and procedure manuals to ensure effective instrument and equipment use as well as quality control of testing. Evaluates new reagents and equipment according to established standards. Fully understands, complies with, and promotes the requirements for all regulatory agencies, including TJC, CAP, OSHA, DOH, and FDA.
- Oversees daily operations to control costs, and maintain operations at a level consistent with budgetary guidelines. Provides the Manager/Director with assistance in the preparation of the annual budget for the department as needed.
- Consults with laboratory staff, physicians and other customers to assist in performing and interpreting technical studies. Serves as a consultant in technical troubleshooting.
- Instructs departmental personnel and laboratory users on technical procedures to improve efficiency and ensure conformance with department standards. Provides educational experience for the staff.
- Participates in the development, continuation, and ongoing monitoring of QC and performance improvement programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree Medical Technology or related field. Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology or related field preferred. 7 years related experience in a medical laboratory setting. 1 year Prior supervisory experience preferred. CP-BC - Clinical Pathologist-Board Certified - American Board of Pathology preferred.
Salary Range
$84,756.17 to $123,797.57 AnnualThe actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)
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Workday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub Type
RegularEmployee Entity
Kennedy University Hospitals, IncPrimary Location Address
18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Number of Positions in Requisition
1

Job Details
Under the supervision of the divisional Laboratory Director or Manager, the Laboratory Supervisor provides clinical and technical supervision of staff medical laboratory technologists and technicians to satisfy daily testing demands and department operations. The Supervisor coordinates and oversees all staff activities in core and/or specialty laboratory areas, and maintains standards in accordance with department, hospital, and regulatory agency requirements. The Supervisor serves as a communication link between medical staff, nursing, and the laboratory, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other practitioners on special or difficult patient cases. The supervisor may perform in a clinical capacity when necessary to perform bench testing, and must be able to fulfill all duties of an MT/MLT.Job Description
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Oversees daily operations and supervision of technical staff in the laboratory, including the appraisal of performance and providing regular and annual performance feedback. Responsible for training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance with the organization’s policies; and working with the Manager/Director in all activities related to employee hiring, termination, reward and discipline as needed.
- Supervises the production and performance of bench testing to ensure accuracy and reliability of results. Analyzes testing information to determine operating efficiency of process.
- Has administrative oversight of personnel-related duties, including maintaining employee records and timesheets, anticipating laboratory supply and staffing needs, and preparing work schedules to achieve cost effective utilization of resources. JNJ Supervisors only some do work schedules and timesheets.
- Develops and maintains laboratory guidelines and procedure manuals to ensure effective instrument and equipment use as well as quality control of testing. Evaluates new reagents and equipment according to established standards. Fully understands, complies with, and promotes the requirements for all regulatory agencies, including TJC, CAP, OSHA, DOH, and FDA.
- Oversees daily operations to control costs, and maintain operations at a level consistent with budgetary guidelines. Provides the Manager/Director with assistance in the preparation of the annual budget for the department as needed.
- Consults with laboratory staff, physicians and other customers to assist in performing and interpreting technical studies. Serves as a consultant in technical troubleshooting.
- Instructs departmental personnel and laboratory users on technical procedures to improve efficiency and ensure conformance with department standards. Provides educational experience for the staff.
- Participates in the development, continuation, and ongoing monitoring of QC and performance improvement programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree Medical Technology or related field. Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology or related field preferred. 7 years related experience in a medical laboratory setting. 1 year Prior supervisory experience preferred. CP-BC - Clinical Pathologist-Board Certified - American Board of Pathology preferred.
Salary Range
$84,756.17 to $123,797.57 AnnualThe actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub Type
RegularEmployee Entity
Kennedy University Hospitals, IncPrimary Location Address
18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory supervisor jobs across New Jersey.
- Active New Jersey clinical laboratory director or supervisor license issued by the New Jersey Department of Health where applicable
- Bachelor's degree or higher in biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory science, or a related field
- Minimum of two to three years of hands-on laboratory experience in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience supervising laboratory staff, workflows, and quality control procedures
- Familiarity with CAP, CLIA, FDA, or ISO 17025 regulatory standards depending on the laboratory type
- Proficiency with laboratory information management systems and standard data documentation practices
Laboratory Supervisor Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a laboratory supervisor in New Jersey?
Clinical laboratory supervisors in New Jersey must meet credentialing requirements set by the New Jersey Department of Health, which licenses laboratory personnel under state clinical laboratory regulations. A bachelor's degree in a laboratory science is the standard starting point, followed by documented work experience in the relevant specialty. Those supervising high-complexity testing typically need additional qualifications aligned with CLIA personnel standards, which New Jersey enforces at the state level through facility licensing and inspection.
How much do laboratory supervisors make in New Jersey?
Laboratory supervisors in New Jersey earn a median of about $207,030 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $136,840 for the lowest 10% to over $317,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire laboratory supervisors in New Jersey?
Employers hiring laboratory supervisors in New Jersey right now include CareWell Health, Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, and Sofie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers along the Route 1 corridor and major health systems across the state makes it one of the more active markets for laboratory leadership roles in the region.
Which New Jersey cities have the most laboratory supervisor jobs?
East Orange, Totowa, and Hoboken account for the largest share of laboratory supervisor openings in New Jersey. The distribution reflects the state's pharma and biotech corridor along Route 1 near Princeton and New Brunswick, the large academic medical centers and health systems concentrated around Newark, and the state government and environmental laboratory presence in and around Trenton.
How can I get hired as a laboratory supervisor in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a senior laboratory technician or lead technician role first, then stepping into supervision after demonstrating reliability and technical depth. Large New Jersey employers like RWJBarnabas Health and Atlantic Health System hire laboratory professionals at multiple levels and promote internally. Pursuing a certification such as the Medical Laboratory Scientist credential through ASCP strengthens your candidacy, as does volunteering to lead quality control documentation or training duties in your current position before formally applying to supervisory openings.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory supervisor jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to laboratory supervisor jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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