Molecular Laboratory Manager

Unified Women’s Healthcare; Suffern Park (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 138,400; Full time

Job summary

Unified Women’s Healthcare is seeking a Molecular Laboratory Manager to oversee the daily operations of their new laboratory in Suffern, NY. This position involves supervising staff, managing quality assurance programs, and ensuring laboratory efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree with a focus in medical technology, along with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in molecular microbiology or genetics. ASCP certification is preferred. Salary ranges from $119,000 to $138,400 per year.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of supervisory experience in molecular microbiology or genetics.
• Experience with Hologic/Gen-Probe Panther instrumentation preferred.
• Required Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in medical technology, chemical, or biological science.

Responsibilities

• Supervise molecular technicians and laboratory assistants.
• Plan and direct laboratory workflow.
• Acquire and maintain necessary licenses.
• Define and monitor quality assurance programs.
• Mentor direct reports.
• Develop and manage annual budget.
• Resolve client problems.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Molecular microbiology

Quality assurance

Staff management

Problem resolution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology or related field

ASCP certification in Molecular Biology (MB)

Tools

Hologic/Gen-Probe Panther instrumentation

Job description

Overview

Square Care Medical Group is currently seeking an experienced Molecular Laboratory Manager to oversee the daily operations of our NEW Laboratory in Suffern, NY.

This position supervises, trains, and assures competency of personnel. Performs new test verifications, validations, and molecular and genetic testing. Accessions samples when needed. Assists in the troubleshooting of problems with tests, instruments, and sample delivery. Reviews tests, performance and maintains quality control records. Maintains record of instruments, failures, calibrations, and repairs. Prepares summaries of quality assurance records and the quality management program. Works with Client Service department to assure appropriate sample delivery, appropriate test requisitions. Performs laboratory tasks and other functions independently. Oversees financial aspects of the laboratory. Oversees and works towards improving overall laboratory workflow as it relates to quality, efficiency, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise molecular technicians and laboratory assistants in the accessioning, performance, and processing of specimens.
• Plan, assign, and direct workflow in the laboratory. Provides back-up to other positions in the laboratory.
• Acquire and maintain all necessary state and federal licenses including CAP accreditation.
• Define, coordinate, and monitor quality assurance program. Ensure quality control and compliance procedures are followed and quality control reports are up to date. Prepare for the CAP and other inspections.
• Mentor and support direct reports in their responsibilities and functions. Identifies and implements training programs, as necessary.
• Oversee staffing of all personnel in the laboratory. Effectively maintains quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training, and providing staff development through performance evaluation and performance management.
• Maintain medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.
• Develop annual budget and manage department costs and resources to adhere to budget.
• Oversee the financial aspects of the laboratory, ensuring all bills are paid on time.
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Maintain medical laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slack periods; making operational or staffing adjustments.
• Resolve problems through interaction with clients either via phone calls or other means of communication.
• Participate in other projects and perform other duties as needed.
• Responsible for overall performance of the accessioning, molecular, and genetic departments.

Additional Job Functions

• Participate in meetings
• Attend staff meetings and applicable training
• Complete special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in the field of molecular microbiology and/or genetics
• Experience with Hologic/Gen-Probe Panther instrumentation preferred
• ASCP certification in Molecular Biology (MB) preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in medical technology, chemical or biological science required.

Compensation

Minimum: USD $119,000.00/Yr.

Maximum: USD $138,400.00/Yr.