ARE YOU A PASSIONATE AND EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT LEADER READY TO GUIDE A TALENTED SCIENTIFIC TEAM?

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to complete our leadership team for the Special Testing Laboratory (STL) in Gainesville, FL. We are looking for a leader first and foremost—someone with outstanding communication skills and a genuine passion for mentoring and developing a dedicated team. Your primary role will be to foster a supportive, collaborative, and high-performing environment.
While direct experience in our specialized labs is a strong plus, we are excited to invest in and train the right candidate who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities and the motivation to master the technical aspects of our work.

OUR TEAM CULTURE

We are a highly dedicated team working in a dynamic environment where some days can be high-stress and fast-paced. We pride ourselves on our resilience and our commitment to one another. Our culture is built on mutual support; we put in the work to ensure every team member feels supported and has the resources they need to succeed. We are looking for a leader who will embrace and champion this collaborative spirit.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING (QUALIFICATIONS):

• Must-Haves:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science.
• Current Florida supervisor license in relevant specialty areas (Generalist), or eligibility to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• National certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent). Must have MB (ASCP) within one year of hire.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements.
• Experience & Skills:
• A minimum of five years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience (advanced degrees may be considered in lieu of some experience).
• Demonstrated strength in leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills is paramount.
• A strong passion for learning new skills and the cognitive ability to master complex technical processes.
• Knowledge of laboratory processes, quality systems, and state/federal regulations.
• Basic computer proficiency, including MS Office.
• Preferred:
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) certification is advantageous.

WHO WE ARE

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

• Team Leadership & Development:
• Provide day-to-day supervision, mentorship, and guidance to Medical Laboratory Scientists.
• Be consistently accessible to your team for on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation.
• Develop plans for staffing, scheduling, and training for laboratory personnel.
• Evaluate and ensure team member competency.
• Operational & Technical Oversight:
• Perform the duties of a Medical Laboratory Scientist as needed.
• Monitor all testing and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• Oversee preanalytical, analytical, and result reporting procedures.
• Research, validate, and support the implementation of new instruments and assays.
• Quality & Compliance:
• Periodically update policy and procedure manuals to meet internal and external regulations.
• Assist with quality audits to ensure the lab operates according to all state, federal, and accrediting standards.
  This position may require being on-call to meet the needs of the laboratory.