Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist

About the Position: Lead a small, high-impact lab team at SHAPE Belgium. As Chief, you must be a sharp, independent, on-your-toes leader managing all clinical sections, QA, and leadership roles. We need an adaptable supervisor who thrives under pressure, makes data driven decisions, and ensures top-tier diagnostic care for our international military community. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce

Ensures clinical laboratory compliance with CAP, CLIP,FDA, TJC, and agency accrediting and regulatory requirements across all testing sections to maintain rigorous quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and patient safety standards

Develops, writes, and updates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), testing protocols, and parameter ranges for specialized laboratory techniques, routine/emergency testing, and quality control systems across main and outlying clinics.

Performs statistical and mathematical analyses of QA/QC data, proficiency surveys, and lab performance metrics to identify trends and deliver data-driven executive summaries and briefings that guide higher-level leadership decisions.

Collaborates and communicates frequently with the geographically separated Laboratory Director and Laboratory Consultant to align diagnostic operations, resolve complex technical issues, and ensure adherence to clinical standards.

Directs, schedules, and evaluates a diverse workforce by preparing performance evaluations, setting work priorities, and providing technical training and mentorship for DoD civilians, local nationals, and military service members.

Actively participates in Defense Health Agency (DHA) and clinic committees, including Risk Management and Quality Improvement, consulting with physicians and nurses to evaluate patient care and resolve diagnostic or operational challenges.

Coordinates with other Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and servicing offices to manage contracts, purchase requests, vouchers, and inventory for essential laboratory supplies, reagents, and diagnostic equipment.

Exercises supervisory authority over position management, recruitment requests, promotions, performance awards, leave approval, and the resolution of employee complaints, formal grievances, and administrative inquiries.

Directs the validation, calibration, and preventive maintenance of laboratory instruments and new test systems, requiring stateside coordination and electronic verification archiving under MHS GENESIS and LIS protocols.

Champions and enforces Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) policies, fostering a fair, inclusive, and harassment-free work environment for all laboratory personnel.