Core Lab Supervisor

Core Lab Supervisor – Clinical Chemistry

Rocky Mountain Laboratories – Tempe, AZ

Rocky Mountain Laboratories is a clinical laboratory providing comprehensive laboratory services with a focus on molecular diagnostics, infectious disease testing, toxicology, and core laboratory operations. We are dedicated to delivering accurate and timely diagnostic information and are committed to improving healthcare outcomes through cutting‑edge technology and a customer‑focused approach.

Rocky Mountain Laboratories is seeking an experienced Core Lab Supervisor – Clinical Chemistry to oversee daily operations of the clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, and coagulation departments at our Tempe, AZ laboratory. This role is ideal for a hands‑on laboratory leader with strong technical expertise and prior supervisory experience in a regulated clinical laboratory environment.

The Core Lab Supervisor will support laboratory startup and ongoing operations, lead staff training, establish workflows, maintain instrumentation, and develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) in compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements. This position plays a key role in ensuring high‑quality, compliant, and timely laboratory testing services.

Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Some flexibility may be required based on operational needs.)

• Supervise and lead daily core laboratory operations, including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, and coagulation testing
• Provide hands‑on technical support and training to laboratory staff, including manual differentials, peripheral blood smears, microscopy, and urinalysis (UAs)
• Maintain and troubleshoot chemistry and hematology analyzers, including Beckman Coulter 480/680, Abbott Alinity, Sysmex hematology systems, and ACL Elite coagulation instruments
• Organize and implement workflows and operational processes to support laboratory growth, efficiency, and scalability
• Create, review, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with CLIA, CAP, and internal quality standards
• Support laboratory validation activities and documentation, including method verification and implementation support
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant testing services while maintaining quality, productivity, and turnaround time standards
• Monitor quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and proficiency testing (PT) activities and assist with trend review and corrective actions
• Support training documentation, competency assessments, and ongoing technical education for laboratory staff
• Assist with inspection readiness, audits, and corrective action plans as needed
• Partner with laboratory leadership on continuous process improvement and operational optimization initiatives
• Ensure appropriate documentation, record retention, and regulatory compliance in accordance with laboratory requirements
• Serve as a technical resource and supervisory designee as applicable under CLIA regulations
• Other duties as assigned by ownership

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role within a core laboratory environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field
• ASCP certification (MLS/MT/MLT) or higher credential
• Extensive hands‑on experience with peripheral smears, manual differentials, microscopy, and urinalysis
• Working knowledge of CLIA regulations and clinical laboratory compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and support laboratory staff in a high‑throughput, regulated environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish workflows and develop or revise SOPs
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills

• Strong hands‑on experience with Abbott Alinity chemistry and immunology analyzers
• Familiarity with Sysmex hematology analyzers
• Experience with ACL Elite coagulation instruments
• Experience supporting laboratory startup, expansion, or new test implementation
• Validation experience, including method verification or analyzer validation
• Experience supporting CAP inspections or CLIA surveys
• Familiarity with…