Clinical Laboratory Supervisor / Technical Quality Specialist

Employer: Family Care Network (FCN) Laboratory Services
Location: Bellingham, Washington, USA
Job Type: Full-time
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week; flexible shifts
Salary: $33.20–$49.08 per hour + $3.00/hour shift differential for eligible evening and weekend hours

About the Opportunity

Family Care Network (FCN) Laboratory Services is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor / Technical Quality Specialist to support laboratory operations, technical quality, staff development, and regulatory compliance in Bellingham, Washington.

The successful candidate will provide leadership for day-to-day laboratory activities while also performing general medical technologist duties. The position involves oversight of quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), staff training, competency assessment, laboratory processes, instrumentation, and regulatory compliance. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory quality control and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laboratory regulations.
• Implement new laboratory processes, instruments, and procedures.
• Develop and update laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving.
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory.
• Support the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and laboratory-related EMR processes.
• Participate in regulatory survey readiness activities.
• Mentor, train, and assess laboratory staff competency.
• Assist with recruitment, orientation, performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Coordinate laboratory scheduling and on-call operations.
• Investigate laboratory problems and implement appropriate solutions.
• Participate in quality-improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams to improve laboratory services.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• ASCP certification or equivalent as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Technician is strongly preferred.
• Candidates who are not currently certified must obtain certification within 6 months of starting the role.
• At least 4–6 years of clinical laboratory experience with demonstrated technical expertise.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.

Candidates should also demonstrate strong knowledge of laboratory regulations, quality systems, instrumentation, troubleshooting, computer systems, communication, problem-solving, and laboratory operations.

Salary & Benefits

The position offers a wage range of $33.20–$49.08 per hour, with placement based on relevant experience. Eligible evening and weekend hours receive an additional $3.00 per hour. 

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Extended Illness Bank
• 401(k) with employer match
• 401(k) profit-sharing plan
• Financial planning assistance
• Eligible bonuses
• Annual uniform allowance for clinical staff
• Reimbursement of required professional licensure renewal fees

About the Employer

Family Care Network is an independent, locally owned, physician-run healthcare network serving communities in northwest Washington. The organization operates 12 clinics and 3 urgent care centers across Whatcom and Skagit counties. 

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is particularly suitable for Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS), Medical Technologists (MT), Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT), and experienced clinical laboratory professionals with strong technical expertise and an interest in laboratory supervision, quality management, and regulatory compliance.