Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the field of microbiology seeks a qualified Supervisor for its Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. This role includes oversight of staff training, quality assurance, and operational management within a fast-paced, academic laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will possess clinical microbiology expertise and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a clinical laboratory.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality assurance and training of laboratory staff.
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews and approve payroll for direct reports.
• Coordinate validation and implementation of new tests.

Skills

Expertise in bacteriology

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science or biological science

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist

Job description

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Supervisor (Allied Health Intermediate Supervisor) for the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, a full-service, 24 hour a day academic laboratory with state-of-the-art testing and a robust test development pipeline. The chosen individual will serve as a technical resource for staff and an administrative lead for the laboratory. The supervisor will be responsible for quality assurance of testing processes, training, competency and education of staff, scheduling of staff, and payroll approval. They will also help coordinate validation and implementation of new tests, assist in writing procedures, participate in interviews and hiring, and facilitate two-way communication between staff and laboratory leadership. See below for the full job description. Expertise in one or more areas of Clinical Microbiology is required. Expertise in bacteriology, and outstanding organizational and communication skills are highly desired.

Operational Oversight:

A. Personnel Management

B. Training, Competency and Education

• Oversee and evaluate training of all personnel performing laboratory testing.
• Manages performance competency documentation for testing personnel.

C. Staff Engagement

• Determine performance objectives for each employee and conduct formal reviews quarterly.
• Provide an environment that motivates and enriches staff based on engagement activities and survey feedback.

D. Departmental Responsibilities

• Approve payroll for direct reports.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of personnel performing testing and reporting of high complexity test results.
• Scheduling employees to provide adequate and equitable staffing for all areas.
• Oversight of inventory control process.
• Communicate pertinent information via emails, staff meetings and huddles.
• Implement new and revised policies and procedures in the laboratory framework.
• Working knowledge of departmental documentation control system, laboratory information
• Write new and revised procedures, validation and implementation plans for assays and instrumentation.
• Managing Information Technology tasks.
• Maintain expertise/competency in one or more areas under supervision to adequately assess performance of staff or assist in the event of short staffing situations.

E. Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Compliance

• Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained and handle remedial actions when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Coordinate in monitoring the laboratory Quality Assurance Program along with assisting with compliance of regulatory agencies (i.e., CLIA, CAP) rules and regulations and implements changes as needed

F. Other Duties

• Perform on departmental or laboratory projects, as assigned.

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science or biological science, which is directly related to the duties of the position is required.
• Must have experience in Clinical Microbiology.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a clinical laboratory, 3-5 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Requires frequent (standing/walking/sitting/hand pipetting) for long periods of time and the ability to lift 25 lbs.

• Demonstrated management experience of professional and support staff in a CLIA Clinical Lab setting.
• Expertise in bacteriology, including anaerobes, laboratory automation and/or antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and/or train students, junior laboratory personnel and residents in laboratory techniques and/or protocols.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of our team.
• Excellent attendance, ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and exercise good judgment.

This full time, exempt, day/evening position, is a minimum of 40 hours a week (100%), and may require additional hours to accomplish extra duties, projects, attend meetings or during emergent situations, it will include rotating weekends, holidays, and on call work schedule. May receive an average of 24 hours/week (60%) to accomplish their extra duties.

Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.
May have exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.

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