Manager

Laboratory Supervisor

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We are looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Shift: Full-Time, Days

Location and Transition Details: This position will initially be based at the IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Laboratory in Muncie, Indiana, and will transfer to the new IU Health Fort Wayne facility no later than Spring 2027.

Role Expectations: Applicants must be willing to work in Muncie during the initial phase to complete training and gain hands-on experience. This position will play a key role in the successful launch of the Fort Wayne facility, including training and onboarding laboratory team members. Upon the opening of the new facility, the position will be permanently based in Fort Wayne.

The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates regional Point of Care Program. Acts as a liaison with patient care areas and the laboratory to ensure the quality of the Point of Care Program, including quality control and assurance and to ensure that appropriate training occurs. Coordinates ongoing analysis, development and implementation of methods and systems to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of services and functions. Provides technical, administrative and logistical instruction and support. Maintains equipment, materials and supply inventories. Ensures accurate record keeping and procedures are in place. May conduct lab procedures, tests and perform research assistance. Ensures quality control and follow-up procedures are developed and implemented. Collects and analyzes data and prepares a variety of special and recurring analyses and reports. Supervises, trains, and monitors work assignments of lab personnel. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate publications and communication/interaction with subject matter experts.

Qualifications

Bachelors in Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical or Biological Science is required. Masters in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science preferred. Requires 3-5 years of training/experience in high complexity testing in the respective specialty. Requires appropriate certification by ASCP, AMT, NCA or equivalent certification. Background or experience in supervision preferred. Requires extensive knowledge about computers and use of various software programs. Requires in-depth knowledge of standard operating procedures and testing techniques. Requires ability to troubleshoot equipment. Requires knowledge of state and federal regulations.

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!