Microbiology & Molecular Diagnostics Lead: Ops & Innovation
Prime Healthcare
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Job summary
Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL seeks a Microbiology and Molecular Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics sections. You will lead staff, optimize workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive automation/digital microbiology initiatives.
You will partner with laboratory leadership, medical directors, infection prevention, and clinical teams to support patient care, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection control efforts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, microbiology, molecular biology, or related field is required.
- ASCP certification (MLS or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum five years in microbiology and/or molecular labs.
- Experience with microbiology automation platforms (e.g., WASPLab) strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of culture techniques, AST, molecular diagnostics, and automation.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics sections.
- Supervise staff and optimize workflows while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Implement automation and digital microbiology solutions.
- Collaborate with leadership, medical directors, infection prevention, and clinical teams.
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Job description
Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL seeks a Microbiology and Molecular Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics sections. You will lead staff, optimize workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive automation/digital microbiology initiatives.
You will partner with laboratory leadership, medical directors, infection prevention, and clinical teams to support patient care, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection control efforts.
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