Lead Cytogenetics Lab Supervisor: Growth & Impact

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Marlborough, MA, is seeking a Cytogenetics Lab Supervisor to lead daily operations in a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM shift. You will oversee the Cytogenetics Lab Support team, ensuring quality results, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflows in a high-complexity laboratory.

Responsibilities include scheduling, staff development, performing advanced tests as needed, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years full-time supervisory experience.
• New York State Inspection Lab Requirements.
• 6 years clinical experience.

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 and assists in test interpretation. Determine if further testing should be done on samples or if test should be repeated.
• Check/approve all specialized and problem reports for accuracy.
• Initiate quality-control measures and monitor quality of work for adherence 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.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Laboratory information systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology (Required)

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology (Preferred)

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Marlborough, MA, is seeking a Cytogenetics Lab Supervisor to lead daily operations in a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM shift. You will oversee the Cytogenetics Lab Support team, ensuring quality results, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflows in a high-complexity laboratory.

Responsibilities include scheduling, staff development, performing advanced tests as needed, and maintaining safety standards.