Medical Laboratory Supervisor

About the role

In this role, you'll combine advanced diagnostic testing with responsibility for laboratory quality, equipment performance, and administrative functions involving laboratory and radiology operations.

You'll collaborate with pathologists and other medical professionals to support accurate testing, timely results, and quality patient care.

Position Title: Medical Laboratory Technologist - Lab Supervisor

Assignment Details

This is a full-time, fixed-term assignment in Iraq lasting up to 12 months. Housing, meals, and project-related airfare are company-paid. Separate shorter-term opportunities are also available.

What You'll Do

• Perform diagnostic testing: Conduct routine and specialized testing in hematology, microbiology, chemistry, and blood bank services, including advanced testing of blood, tissue, urine, stool, amniotic fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, and other biological specimens.
• Support pathology services: Collect and process biological specimens and prepare samples, slides, and cultures for review by medical pathologists.
• Maintain laboratory quality: Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, perform quality control activities, and accurately record and report test results.
• Support laboratory operations: Handle administrative responsibilities involving laboratory and radiology functions, and collaborate with pathologists and other medical professionals to support test interpretation and patient care.
• Maintain safety and readiness: Follow laboratory safety procedures and applicable regulations, participate in mass-casualty exercises and events, and complete required organizational and program-specific compliance training, including applicable Joint Commission-related requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related field.
• MLS (ASCP) with current certification maintenance (CM) status, or eligibility for MLS (ASCP) certification with CM; current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least 5 years of recent experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Technologist, including at least 6 months within the last year.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR); ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Card holder; valid U.S. passport with at least 18 months remaining before expiration, maintained throughout the Iraq assignment.
• Ability to relocate to Iraq and obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance, specifically MRPT.
• Ability to meet pre-assignment physical requirements, including prolonged sitting and standing. The role may require bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at a military site as a government prime contractor or subcontractor.
• Current U.S. Government security clearance.

Benefits Language (FTE roles)

• Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus.
• International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.