Molecular Laboratory Manager

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

Job summary

Square Care Medical Group in Suffern, NY, is seeking an experienced Molecular Laboratory Manager to oversee the daily operations of our NEW Laboratory. The role supervises staff, validates tests, and ensures quality control across molecular and genetic testing, while maintaining instruments, performance, and safety standards.

The candidate will manage workflow, budgets, and vendor relationships, oversee CAP accreditation preparations, and mentor staff to ensure competency and continuous

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise molecular technicians and laboratory assistants in accessioning, performance, and processing of specimens.
• Plan, assign, and direct workflow in the laboratory; provide back-up to other positions.
• Acquire and maintain all necessary state and federal licenses including CAP accreditation.
• Define, coordinate, and monitor quality assurance program; ensure QC and compliance procedures.
• Mentor and support direct reports in their responsibilities and functions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Molecular microbiology

Genetics

ASCP MB certification preferred

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology / biological sciences

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. Accesses samples when needed. Assists in troubleshooting problems with tests, instruments, and sample delivery. Reviews tests, performance, and maintains quality control records. Maintains records of instruments, failures, calibrations, and repairs. Prepares summaries of quality assurance records and the quality management program. Works with the Client Service department to assure appropriate sample delivery and test requisitions. Performs laboratory tasks and other functions independently. Oversees financial aspects of the laboratory. Oversees and works toward 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. Provide 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. Identify and implement training programs, as necessary.
• Oversee staffing of all personnel in the laboratory. Effectively maintain 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.

Compensation Maximum

USD $138,400.00 / Yr.