Lab Supervisor - Auto-Chemistry

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, &d

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Lab Supervisor to manage daily operations in the clinical lab. The role requires oversight of staff, scheduling, and ensuring quality control while performing or supervising complex testing as needed.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in medical technology, ASCP certification, and 4–6 years of full-time lab experience with supervisory exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field is required.
• ASCP certification preferred or required depending on position.
• 4–6 years of full-time medical technologist experience in a clinical lab.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department activities, assign priorities, and schedule procedures.
• Supervise staff including hiring, training and performance coaching.
• Perform advanced/specialized tests and validate results; reevaluate methods when needed.
• Check and approve specialized reports for accuracy and quality control.
• Maintain safe, compliant laboratory operations and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Communication

Independence

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Laboratory Information Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

ASCP certification

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lab Supervisor - Cleveland, OH, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotational weekends

$10,000 sign-on bonus available for external candidates!

Pay range: $80,000+ per year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Under direction of the manager/director, plan, organize, schedule and direct the work of the section in order to effectively maximize employees, equipment and material utilization within budgetary constraints while adhering to quality technical standards.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee activities of the department, distribute/assign work, determine priorities, schedule non-routine procedures.
• Perform supervisory functions for their assigned staff including interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling.
• Perform advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques. May duplicate work of others to confirm test results. Re-evaluate methodology, make recommended changes andassistsin test interpretation. Determine if further testing should be done on samples or iftestshould be repeated.
• Check/approve all specialized and problem reports for accuracy.
• Initiate quality-control measures and monitor quality of work foradherence to laboratory standards.
• Perform duties of technologist as necessitated by absence or peak workload.
• Completes special projects as requested-surveys, statistical reports, studies, research, etc.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Qualifications:

Required WorkExperience:

Four (4) to six (6)yearsfull-time experienceas a medical technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory.

Preferred Work Experience:

Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability tosit or stand forlongperiods of time.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail-oriented,have the ability towork independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonaland communicationskillsnecessaryto deal courteously and effectively withemployees,co-workers and clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) andLaboratory Information Systems.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field (required)

ASCP certification

51805

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