Public Health Laboratory Section Supervisor ((Clinical Microbiology)

Philadelphia University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 79,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public health is seeking a Public Health Laboratory Section Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in the City’s Public Health Laboratory. This pivotal role involves overseeing diagnostic testing, ensuring quality control, and developing methodologies to enhance laboratory operations. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in medical technology or related fields, coupled with supervisory experience. If you're passionate about public health and ready to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you to shine in a collaborative environment focused on community health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field is essential.
• Four years of diagnostic lab experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory staff performing diagnostic tests.
• Evaluate and update test methodologies and training programs.

Skills

Diagnostic Laboratory Testing

Methodology Development

Quality Control Programs

Training and Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Public Health Laboratory Section Supervisor (Clinical Microbiology)

Salary: $79,180.00 - $101,805.00 per year. Starting Salary - New employees may be appointed at any step in the pay range depending on qualifications.

General Definition: This is supervisory laboratory work directing the activities of a laboratory staff engaged in performing diagnostic and/or environmental tests and analyses in the City’s Public Health Laboratory in the assigned area of specialization. Employees in this class develop, evaluate and determine the methodologies, equipment and personnel required to achieve efficient and effective laboratory operation. Work includes responsibility for evaluating and updating test methodology, ongoing training of subordinate technical personnel and administering proficiency and quality control programs to ensure test accuracy and reliability. Contact with departmental administrators and outside agencies to coordinate laboratory and clinical activities is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under a higher level administrative and/or technical supervisor. Work involves some disagreeable aspects.

Minimum Requirements:

1. EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in medical technology, biology, immunology, serology, microbiology, chemistry or other closely related field in the chemical, physical, or biological sciences.
2. EXPERIENCE: Four years of full performance level experience performing diagnostic laboratory tests in the area of specialization. OR Two years as a Laboratory Program Scientist in the Health Department’s Public Health Laboratory.

NOTE: Completion of a master’s degree program in any one of the disciplines specified in the education section can be substituted for two years of full performance level experience.

Physical & Medical Requirements: Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications: Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Public Health Laboratory Section Supervisor. Certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Public Health Laboratory Section Supervisor.

Application Procedures: Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations, or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.

Contact Information: For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at [e-mail].

Application Deadline: ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on February 9, 2025.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.