Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - Everett, WA

Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to join our team in Everett, WA.

Optum is a clinician‑led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. Our exceptional outpatient laboratory team supports a range of medical specialties, including Urgent Care.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. You'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and erience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country.

Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

• Generous salary + performance quality incentives
• Generous PTO
• Retirement Match
• Employee Wellness Program, including reimbursement for exercise
• Generous Transit Support & Parking

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring appropriate staffing, efficient workflow, and timely turnaround of test results
• Provide leadership and supervision to laboratory personnel, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (CLIA, CAP, OSHA), maintaining continuous inspection readiness
• Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory policies and procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, and document management
• Monitor laboratory testing systems to ensure accuracy, precision, and reliability; investigate issues and implement corrective and preventive actions as needed
• Coordinate and oversee proficiency testing programs, including evaluation of results and documentation of corrective actions
• Maintain laboratory records and reports related to quality metrics, competency assessments, equipment maintenance, and operational performance
• Manage laboratory inventory, supplies, and equipment, including vendor relationships and service agreements
• Promote a culture of safety by investigating incidents, implementing improvements, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, infection prevention, and other stakeholders to support quality patient care and provide testing consultation
• Serve as a technical resource by troubleshooting instrumentation, methodologies, and workflows; perform bench testing as needed
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including method validation/verification and implementation of new technologies

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution. Applicants with international degrees must submit official documentation verifying the U.S. equivalency of their academic credentials to satisfy the educational requirements
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by a nationally recognized agency (e.g., ASCP, AMT, AAB)
• 3+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory operations, including laboratory techniques, procedures, and equipment
• Knowledge of CLIA regulations and experience serving as a technical supervisor
• Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance principles and procedures, including proficiency testing and instrument maintenance
• Knowledge of Lean principles, practices and proven ability to utilize Lean tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS) and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced laboratory environment, handle multiple tasks and priorities, and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to perform laboratory tests and procedures, including standing for extended…