Laboratory Supervisor Jobs in New York
Laboratory Supervisor jobs in New York are in steady demand, concentrated across clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic research, and public health testing, with openings at every level from bench-supervisor to senior laboratory director. New York City, Albany, and Buffalo are the primary hiring centers, anchored by institutions like Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Northwell Health, and Albany Medical Center. Clinical laboratory supervision and quality assurance leadership are the most sought-after specialties in the current market. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Safety-Kleen Buffalo, NY is seeking a Lab Supervisor who will be responsible for sample preparation, the analysis of samples to determine their chemical and physical properties. Responsible for the non-routine analysis of samples to determine their chemical and physical properties and managing laboratory operations. This person will also be responsible for the Facility ELAP program as Technical Director. We are looking for an experienced individual with good work ethic.
Schedule will be 10AM to 6PM EST M-F. Training hours will be 8AM to 4PM for the first few weeks.
Why work for Safety-Kleen?
Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Competitive wages
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
Group 401K with company matching component
Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
Positive and safe work environments
Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times
- Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment that is in compliance with all applicable OSHA regulations as well as all applicable company Health and Safety and Compliance protocols.
- Performs analysis of samples following prescribed procedures, with the ability to solve minor problems
- Will be responsible for facility ELAP program as technical director
- Calibrates and utilizes instrumentation
- Maintenance of equipment, suggests solutions to problems
- Completes all paperwork associated with the analyses in a neat and timely fashion
- Ensures that all work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines
- Responsibility for supply management in their area of responsibility, including proper housekeeping and best management practices
- Responsible for proper management of waste generated as a result of analytical procedures
- Must Have a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science (24 college semester credit hours in chemistry)
- 2 years' experience in environmental analysis.
- Some knowledge working with New York State ELAP Program preferred
- 2+ years’ experience in hands-on laboratory experience with GCMS instrumentation;
- Ability to set up and conduct chemical experiments/tests such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and titrations;
- Superior organizational skills coupled with a strong attention to detail;
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Wondering what to expect in starting your career with Safety-Kleen? Click Here to view a Day in the Life Video!
Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.
Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™
Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.safety-kleen.com/careers.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Safety-Kleen Buffalo, NY is seeking a Lab Supervisor who will be responsible for sample preparation, the analysis of samples to determine their chemical and physical properties. Responsible for the non-routine analysis of samples to determine their chemical and physical properties and managing laboratory operations. This person will also be responsible for the Facility ELAP program as Technical Director. We are looking for an experienced individual with good work ethic.
Schedule will be 10AM to 6PM EST M-F. Training hours will be 8AM to 4PM for the first few weeks.
Why work for Safety-Kleen?
Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Competitive wages
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
Group 401K with company matching component
Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
Positive and safe work environments
Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times
- Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment that is in compliance with all applicable OSHA regulations as well as all applicable company Health and Safety and Compliance protocols.
- Performs analysis of samples following prescribed procedures, with the ability to solve minor problems
- Will be responsible for facility ELAP program as technical director
- Calibrates and utilizes instrumentation
- Maintenance of equipment, suggests solutions to problems
- Completes all paperwork associated with the analyses in a neat and timely fashion
- Ensures that all work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines
- Responsibility for supply management in their area of responsibility, including proper housekeeping and best management practices
- Responsible for proper management of waste generated as a result of analytical procedures
- Must Have a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science (24 college semester credit hours in chemistry)
- 2 years' experience in environmental analysis.
- Some knowledge working with New York State ELAP Program preferred
- 2+ years’ experience in hands-on laboratory experience with GCMS instrumentation;
- Ability to set up and conduct chemical experiments/tests such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and titrations;
- Superior organizational skills coupled with a strong attention to detail;
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Wondering what to expect in starting your career with Safety-Kleen? Click Here to view a Day in the Life Video!
Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.
Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™
Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.safety-kleen.com/careers.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory supervisor jobs across New York.
- Active New York State clinical laboratory director or supervisor license where required by NYSDOH
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) from ASCP or equivalent certifying body
- Minimum years of bench laboratory experience in the relevant testing specialty
- Demonstrated experience overseeing quality assurance, CAP or CLIA compliance, and accreditation readiness
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and instrument management in a regulated environment
Laboratory Supervisor Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a laboratory supervisor in New York?
New York State requires clinical laboratory supervisors to meet qualifications set by the New York State Department of Health under its clinical laboratory permit program, which governs personnel standards for supervisory roles in regulated labs. Candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in a laboratory science and certification through a body such as ASCP. Public health and hospital labs often require additional NYSDOH-recognized credentials before you can be listed as a qualifying supervisor on a facility permit.
How much do laboratory supervisors make in New York?
Laboratory supervisors in New York earn a median of about $134,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,440 for the lowest 10% to over $291,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire laboratory supervisors in New York?
Employers hiring laboratory supervisors in New York right now include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Optum, and ICON, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's dense concentration of academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and pharmaceutical campuses across the Hudson Valley and Long Island means consistent openings across both clinical and industrial laboratory settings.
Which New York cities have the most laboratory supervisor jobs?
New York, Bronx, and Buffalo have the most laboratory supervisor openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its scale of hospital systems, research institutions, and commercial diagnostic labs, while Albany's concentration of state public health infrastructure drives demand upstate, and Buffalo's growing medical corridor and manufacturing base supports consistent industrial and clinical laboratory hiring.
Are there remote laboratory supervisor jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. About 100% of laboratory supervisor openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, since most supervisory work requires direct oversight of instruments, personnel, and specimens on-site. The portions most likely to be done remotely are administrative tasks such as data review, compliance documentation, and regulatory reporting rather than hands-on laboratory operations.
How can I get hired as a laboratory supervisor in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a lead technologist or senior medical laboratory scientist role at a large New York health system before stepping into formal supervision. Institutions like Northwell Health and NYC Health plus Hospitals run structured training and development programs where high-performing staff are prepared for supervisory positions. Earning ASCP certification early and volunteering for quality assurance or CAP inspection readiness work signals supervisory readiness to New York hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory supervisor jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to laboratory supervisor jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and specialty, and apply directly to each position.
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