Chemistry Lab Supervisor: Quality, Training & Operations

Access Labs; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Medical Labs in New York is seeking a Chemistry Supervisor to oversee technical supervision, quality control, QA, proficiency testing, staff training, and workflow management within the Chemistry department.

The role demands a team-oriented leader with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and compliance, capable of mentoring staff and driving continuous improvement across the lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• MT/CLS certification (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory instruments, quality control procedures, and proficiency testing.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong customer service skills to meet our high customer satisfaction mission.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor quality control, proficiency testing (PT), and calibration procedures.
• Review and document quality control results, addressing outliers and initiating corrective actions.
• Perform and document instrument maintenance, calibration verifications, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Train and evaluate new and existing staff to ensure competency in assigned tasks.
• Coordinate and document annual and six-month competency assessments.
• Act as a mentor and provide technical guidance to staff.
• Oversee workflow and scheduling to ensure even distribution of workload and shift coverage.
• Address staffing shortages and personally provide bench support when required.
• Facilitate smooth transitions between shifts and ensure timely communication.
• Evaluate test results for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform statistical analysis of quality control data to identify and address discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
• Address conflicts constructively and equitably.
• Maintain courteous and cooperative relationships with staff, clients, and management.

Skills

Quality control

Proficiency testing

Staff supervision

Laboratory instruments

Leadership

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/CLS

MT/CLS certification

Job description

Access Medical Labs in New York is seeking a Chemistry Supervisor to oversee technical supervision, quality control, QA, proficiency testing, staff training, and workflow management within the Chemistry department.

The role demands a team-oriented leader with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and compliance, capable of mentoring staff and driving continuous improvement across the lab.