Lead Microbiology Lab Supervisor - QC & Compliance

Licking Memorial Hospital; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, OH seeks a Microbiology Medical Laboratory Supervisor to provide operational oversight of Microbiology and Serology, balancing bench work with supervisory duties. This role emphasizes QC, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and staff competency evaluations.

The ideal candidate acts as a key liaison to Infection Prevention, Pharmacy, and Hospital Administration, serving on Antibiotic Stewardship and Infection Control committees.

Qualifications

• Must possess testing care knowledge for a neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population.
• Computer skills are necessary.
• Must possess visual acuity to distinguish fine graduations of color and to closely examine specimens.
• Must be registered or registry eligible as MLS (Medical Laboratory Science).
• Must have analytical ability to resolve technical problems and interpret quality control data.

Responsibilities

• Review weekly QC (organism maintenance, antibiotic susceptibility, new lot/shipment validations).
• Direct proficiency testing, complete LIS tracers/audits, and maintain ISO document compliance.
• Review and revise laboratory procedure manuals, CPT codes, and Chargemaster listings annually.
• Lead preparations and readiness for JCAHO/CAP inspections, ISO audits, and regulatory site visits.
• Perform initial training check-offs for new employees and students.
• Execute annual competency/proficiency evaluations and performance goal reviews for staff.
• Represent the department on the Hospital Infection Control, Antibiotic Stewardship, and Pathology QI committees.
• Perform clinical diagnostic testing on bench rotations and troubleshoot complex test or instrument issues.
• Conduct daily master log reviews, monitor quality control (QC), and implement corrective actions.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new testing methodologies, instrumentation, and alternate equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Analytical thinking

Education

MLS certification eligibility

Job description

Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, OH seeks a Microbiology Medical Laboratory Supervisor to provide operational oversight of Microbiology and Serology, balancing bench work with supervisory duties. This role emphasizes QC, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and staff competency evaluations.

The ideal candidate acts as a key liaison to Infection Prevention, Pharmacy, and Hospital Administration, serving on Antibiotic Stewardship and Infection Control committees.