Microbiology, Immunology/Virology, and Parasitology Supervisor (LAB PROCESSING SUPV 2)

Aavld; Iowa; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VMTH seeks a laboratory supervisor to oversee Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology/Virology operations. You will supervise daily activities, support QA/QC processes, and assist with test validation and SOP updates. Collaboration with clinicians and researchers is essential.

The role involves supervising staff, ensuring quality standards, and aiding LIS-related tasks within a teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical diagnostic microbiology, parasitology, or immunology/virology lab settings.
• Experience monitoring QA/QC programs.
• Supervisory or lead experience with technical staff; recruit, train, evaluate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations in Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology/Virology labs.
• Oversee QA/QC functions across the mentioned labs.
• Assist in establishing/validating new tests; update SOPs and protocols.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Supervisory experience

Laboratory testing methods

LIS experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, supervise the day-to-day operations and provides technical support to Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology/Virology laboratories. Oversee quality assurance and quality control functions for the Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology/Virology laboratories. Assist in establishing and validating new tests as required for the Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology/Virology laboratories. Assist in technical consultation to clinicians, researchers and campus research community. Assist with the identification of laboratory tests to support clinical needs, review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols. Foster and maintain professional relationships with collaborators and researchers. Work with the R&D Supervisor on research projects.

Key Responsibilities

• 30% - Clinical Service
• 30% - Quality Control / Quality Assurance
• 30% - Supervision
• 10% - Laboratory Information System (LIS) Support

Department Overview

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) is a unit that provides clinical case material in support of the teaching programs throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine on a 24-hour basis. Its primary objectives are to train professional (veterinary) students, graduate clinical students (interns and residents), and graduate academic students; to provide veterinary services to the public; to serve as a referral center for practicing veterinarians, and to advance veterinary medical knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• No minimum license requirement.
• No minimum education requirement.
• Experience working in a human or veterinary clinical diagnostic Microbiology, Parasitology, or Immunology/Virology lab.
• Experience with monitoring QA/QC programs.
• Experience supervising or working in a lead role with technical staff.
• Supervisory skills to recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, assign tasks, motivate employees, and build staff morale.
• Skills to implement new test methodology, including validation for a Microbiology, Parasitology, and/or Immunology/Virology lab.
• Skills to prioritize workload, manage, determine staffing, and meet deadlines for multiple projects while maintaining quality.
• Skills to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, follow existing laboratory protocols/procedures and to modify existing procedures where necessary to meet changing laboratory needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with assessing laboratory equipment, performing calibrations and minor repairs.
• Experience supporting Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and related technical procedures in a hospital or veterinary clinical laboratory setting.
• Experience developing new revenue streams and/or implementing business development programs for a diagnostic laboratory.
• Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and diplomacy to interact with a diverse group of people: faculty, clients, residents, researchers, students, and staff regarding samples.