Laboratory Supervisor Jobs in Pennsylvania

Laboratory Supervisor jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and environmental testing across roles from bench-level team leads through senior laboratory directors. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown account for the largest share of openings, anchored by employers such as Quest Diagnostics, Penn Medicine, and Merck. The most in-demand specialties are clinical laboratory oversight, quality control supervision in biopharma, and environmental compliance lab management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top employerPenn Medicine
Top cityPittsburgh, PA
Cities hiring8
Top industryHealthcare
Companies hiring10

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Lab, Laboratory Supervisor (Schedule: 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
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Lab, Laboratory Supervisor (Schedule: 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Castle Biosciences, Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
Bachelor's degree

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Technical Supervisor, Core Laboratory - Full Time, Evening Shift at Pennsylvania Hospital
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Technical Supervisor, Core Laboratory - Full Time, Evening Shift at Pennsylvania Hospital
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Bachelor's degree in biological science
10,000+

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Supervisor Laboratory Services - Blood Donor Center
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Supervisor Laboratory Services - Blood Donor Center
Penn Medicine
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
10,000+

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Laboratory Supervisor
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Laboratory Supervisor
Conemaugh Health System
Pennsylvania
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Environmental Science
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
1,001-5,000

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Laboratory Supervisor - Histology
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Laboratory Supervisor - Histology
Penn State Health
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
10,000+

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Laboratory Supervisor Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pittsburgh
3 jobs
Philadelphia
2 jobs
DuBois
1 job
Hershey
1 job
Horsham
1 job
Allentown
1 job
Camp Hill
1 job
Lancaster
1 job

Laboratory Supervisor Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Penn Medicine2 open roles
Penn State Health2 open roles
UPMC1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory supervisor jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Active Pennsylvania clinical laboratory director or supervisor certification where required by the Pennsylvania Department of Health
  • Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, chemistry, biology, or a closely related field
  • Minimum years of hands-on bench experience in a clinical, pharmaceutical, or environmental laboratory setting
  • Demonstrated experience supervising laboratory staff, scheduling, and conducting performance evaluations
  • Proficiency with laboratory information systems and quality management documentation processes
  • Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, or ISO 17025 accreditation standards and regulatory compliance requirements

Laboratory Supervisor Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a laboratory supervisor in Pennsylvania?

Most laboratory supervisor roles in Pennsylvania require a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, chemistry, or a related discipline, followed by documented bench experience in your specialty. For clinical laboratory positions, the Pennsylvania Department of Health oversees laboratory director and supervisor qualifications under state clinical laboratory law, and many employers require American Society for Clinical Pathology board certification. Pharmaceutical and environmental lab roles emphasize relevant industry credentials and quality system experience over state licensure.

How much do laboratory supervisors make in Pennsylvania?

Laboratory supervisors in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $137,900 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,040 for the lowest 10% to over $312,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire laboratory supervisors in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring laboratory supervisors in Pennsylvania right now include Penn Medicine, Penn State Health, and UPMC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of health systems, biopharma manufacturers along the Route 202 corridor, and environmental testing firms creates ongoing supervisor demand across multiple laboratory disciplines.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most laboratory supervisor jobs?

Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania hold the most laboratory supervisor openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia dominates because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers, large health systems, and major pharmaceutical campuses, while Pittsburgh's university hospitals and life sciences sector drive consistent demand, and Allentown's growing healthcare corridor adds volume in the Lehigh Valley region.

How can I get hired as a laboratory supervisor in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from a senior medical laboratory scientist or lead technologist role into a supervisory title within the same department. Large Pennsylvania health systems such as Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Jefferson Health regularly post internal promotions and sometimes accept external candidates with ASCP certification and demonstrated leadership on a team. Pursuing a laboratory management certificate through a Pennsylvania community college or professional association strengthens a resume when direct supervisory years are limited.

Where can I find and apply to laboratory supervisor jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to laboratory supervisor jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across clinical, pharmaceutical, and environmental settings. Find the roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly through each listing.

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