Local Contract Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
Boston, MA
Medasource
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Laboratory Manager - Blood Bank

Location: Boston, MA
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday
Department: Laboratory / Blood Bank

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Supervisor for a six-month contract-to-hire opportunity within a busy clinical laboratory. This role will oversee daily laboratory operations, lead and support staff, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and serve as a senior technical resource for the team.

The ideal candidate brings a strong clinical laboratory background, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead staff in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and direction to technical, clerical, and service laboratory staff.
• Plan, organize, assign, and monitor daily laboratory workflow and staffing priorities.
• Support technologists with technical questions, result interpretation, and troubleshooting.
• Oversee new-hire orientation, staff training, competency assessments, and ongoing development.
• Ensure proper specimen handling, processing, testing, reporting, and documentation practices.
• Maintain compliance with quality control, calibration, maintenance, proficiency testing, and corrective-action requirements.
• Identify testing or equipment issues, take appropriate corrective action, and escalate concerns to laboratory leadership when needed.
• Maintain laboratory SOP manuals, required records, reports, inventory, and supplies.
• Promote adherence to laboratory safety policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Serve as a senior team resource and provide guidance to less-experienced technologists.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Laboratory Sciences, or Clinical Laboratory Sciences required.
• Active ASCP certification required, such as MT, MLT, MLS, MLA, Histologist, or related credential.
• 3–5 years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Prior supervisory, lead, or charge experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory quality control, instrumentation, test principles, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation requirements.
• Strong analytical judgment, organization, communication, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and lead effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced clinical laboratory professional ready to step into a leadership role.
• Comfortable supporting complex instrumentation, resolving technical issues, and maintaining quality standards.
• Strong people leader who can train, coach, and hold staff accountable.
• Interested in a contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential.

Apply today to be considered for this six-month contract-to-hire Laboratory Supervisor opportunity.