Microbiology and Molecular Manager

Prime Healthcare; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 85,716 - 115,377; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Health coverage

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Microbiology and Molecular Manager for Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. This role entails providing leadership for both Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics within the Core Laboratory, ensuring efficient lab operations, quality performance, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree with at least five years in microbiology or molecular lab experience, with preferred ASCP certification and supervisory experience. A competitive salary range of $85,716.80 to $115,377.60 is provided, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of microbiology and/or molecular laboratory experience required.
• ASCP certification (MLS or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics services.
• Oversee daily operations including bacteriology and molecular diagnostics.
• Collaborate with medical directors and physicians for clinical decision-making.

Skills

Microbiology culture techniques

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Molecular diagnostics

Laboratory automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, microbiology, molecular biology, or related field

Tools

WASPLab

Job description

Overview

Department: Core Lab

Schedule: Fulltime - Days, 8am-4:30pm

Facility: Saint Francis Hospital

Location: Evanston, IL

Responsibilities

The Microbiology and Molecular Manager provides administrative, operational, and technical leadership for Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics services within the Core Laboratory, including oversight and optimization of existing microbiology automation platforms such as WASPLab and digital microbiology systems.

This individual: 1) is responsible for overseeing daily operations including bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), and molecular diagnostics (PCR/NAAT) 2) ensures efficient laboratory workflow, high-quality test performance, regulatory compliance, and optimal utilization of total laboratory automation (TLA) 3) responsible for maximizing the performance and value of automation systems to support centralized testing across multiple hospital sites 4) collaborates closely with the Core Laboratory Medical Director, Infectious Disease physicians, Infection Prevention, Pharmacy, and hospital leadership to support clinical decision-making, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection control initiatives.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, microbiology, molecular biology, or related field required.
• 2. ASCP certification (MLS or equivalent) preferred.
• 3. Minimum five (5) years of microbiology and/or molecular laboratory experience required.
• 4. Minimum two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• 5. Experience with microbiology automation platforms (e.g., WASPLab or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Preferably, has a strong knowledge of:

• Microbiology culture techniques and organism identification
• Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST)
• Molecular diagnostics (PCR, NAAT)
• Laboratory automation and digital microbiology

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $85,716.80 to $115,377.60 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf