LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

Montefiore Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Immunohistochemistry Laboratory Supervisor to lead daily operations and ensure the highest quality of patient care. This role involves managing laboratory staff, overseeing compliance with regulatory standards, and troubleshooting technical issues. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant laboratory licenses, along with strong management skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values excellence and collaboration in a supportive environment, where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and laboratory efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience required in a laboratory setting.
• NYS DOE Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or Histotechnologist license is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage human resources and promote a respectful work environment.
• Collaborate with pathologists and researchers on projects.

Skills

Laboratory Management

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Human Resources Management

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Automated Laboratory Equipment

Digital Pathology Systems

Job description

The Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Laboratory Supervisor oversees and manages daily laboratory operations to ensure the highest quality of patient care while meeting regulatory and compliance standards. Supervisory oversight includes laboratory staff performance, interactions, and quality of work. Clinical management includes maintaining proper equipment operation, new test implementation, troubleshooting and resolving laboratory issues, correcting errors, and documenting quality control, resulting in efficient, timely, and highest quality IHC slide production. Laboratory staff report directly to the IHC lab supervisor, who in turn reports to the Medical Director of the IHC laboratory. The IHC lab supervisor may also interact with other clinical staff, including physicians, other laboratory supervisors and managers, the Assistant Anatomic Pathology Director, Pathology department administrative staff, and staff in other departments as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Laboratory in accordance with departmental goals and objectives. Conduct basic data analysis to monitor the lab operation and performance.
2. Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies requirements. Review quality control data as required. Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for IHC processes.
3. Ensure compliance with institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
4. Manage human resources: recruit, discipline, orient and train new staff members. Evaluate staff for competency and performance. Schedule and assign staff as needed.
5. Promote a respectful work environment in accordance with Montefiore Excellence standards of respect.
6. Investigate and follow up on issues, problems, and complaints as brought up by lab staff, management, and clinical staff. Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve them in a timely manner.
7. Material management to ensure that reagent and supplies are acquired and in stock.
8. Provide ongoing training and education to lab staff to keep them up to date with best practices and enhance their technical skills.
9. Collaborate with pathologists and researchers to assist in research projects and publications.
10. Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2 years of Work Experience Required.
• NYS DOE Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or Histotechnologist license is required. ASCP registration or equivalent desirable.
• Knowledge of Laboratory and hospital information system computers, variety of automated equipment, laboratory equipment, and digital Pathology systems are required.

The schedule for the Laboratory Supervisor Immunohistochemistry (IHC) position is Monday - Friday 9 AM-5:30 PM.

Additional Details:

• Department: Pathology
• Bargaining Unit: Non Union
• Campus: MOSES
• Employment Status: Regular Full-Time
• Address: 111 East 210th Street, Bronx
• Shift: Day
• Scheduled Hours: 9 AM-5:30 PM
• Req ID: 218055
• Salary Range/Pay Rate: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00

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