Molecular/Microbiology Supervisor

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health seeks a supervisor to oversee the Microbiology department, supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, and laboratory assistants. The role provides technical oversight, data review, and department development under CLIA and local regulations.

The candidate will lead staff, manage personnel, and collaborate with lab leadership to drive process improvements while ensuring accurate test results and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution is required.
• Must meet qualifications to function as a Technical Supervisor under CLIA regulations for Microbiology.
• California licensure as Clinical Microbiologist Scientist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist is required.
• Board Certification (e.g., ASCP) preferred.
• Supervisory or leadership experience with process development and Lean improvements is required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, attention to detail, and multi-tasking ability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of CLS, MLTs, and laboratory assistants in Microbiology.
• Provide technical oversight and data review for the department.
• Manage personnel and support department development within regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with lab leadership to drive process improvements and ensure quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: This position is responsible for supervising the activities of the Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, and laboratory assistants in the Microbiology department. The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical oversight, data review, managing personnel, and department development within all established federal, state, and local, regulatory guidelines.

• 1. Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution is required.
• 2. Candidate must meet qualifications to function as a Technical Supervisor as stated under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations for the Microbiology department.
• 3. Four years of experience in Microbiology as a Clinical Microbiologist or four years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist with a minimum of six months experience in the subspecialties of bacteriology and parasitology in a high complexity testing laboratory is required.
• 4. Licensure as a Clinical Microbiologist Scientist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the State of California is required.
• 5. Board Certification from a governing body acceptable for the State of California (i.e. ASCP) is preferred.
• 6. Supervisory experience or similar leadership experience with an emphasis on developing processes, Lean/process improvement, and working in a collaborative role with lab leadership is required.
• 7. Excellent communication and leadership skills to ensure patient and staff cooperation, and customer service are required.
• 8. Attention to detail, business acumen, and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment are required.

Pay Range ($55.28 - $82.94)

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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