Microbiology and Molecular Supervisor

Saint Francis Hospital; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking a Microbiology and Molecular Supervisor to oversee the Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics sections. You will ensure high-quality, timely, compliant testing across bacteriology, virology, and PCR/NAAT, while guiding daily operations and staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related field, ASCP MLS certification (preferred), and at least five years of microbiology/molecular lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or related field required.
• ASCP MLS or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum five years in microbiology and/or molecular laboratory experience.
• Experience with microbiology automation platforms (WASPLab or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, technical, and administrative oversight of Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics sections.
• Lead daily operations, staff supervision, and workflow optimization.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and implement automation and digital microbiology solutions.
• Collaborate with lab leadership, medical directors, infection prevention, and clinical teams.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

AST

Molecular diagnostics

Automation & digital microbiology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or related field

ASCP MLS certification (preferred)

Tools

WASPLab

Job description

Overview

• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital
• Location: Evanston, IL 60201
• Department: Specialty Lab
• Schedule: Full Time Days 8a-4:30p

Responsibilities

The Microbiology and Molecular Supervisor provides operational, technical, and administrative oversight of the Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics sections within the laboratory. This role ensures high-quality, timely, and compliant testing services across bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), and molecular diagnostics (PCR/NAAT).

This individual is: 1) responsible for daily operations, staff supervision, workflow optimization, regulatory compliance, and implementation of automation and digital microbiology solutions 2) partners closely with laboratory leadership, medical directors, infection prevention, and clinical teams to support patient care, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection control initiatives.

Eligibility, Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, microbiology, molecular biology, or related field required.
• ASCP certification (MLS or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of microbiology and/or molecular laboratory experience required.
• 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

Clinic Preference

• Previous clinical/hospital Microbiology/Molecular experience

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 $79,372.80 to $106,828.80 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.

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