Research Laboratory Supervisor, Gerontology

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor with a robust background in biological or physical sciences. This role involves supervising laboratory personnel, managing technical reports, and ensuring effective laboratory operations in a dynamic research environment. Candidates must have relevant supervisory experience and a degree in a scientific field. Join a reputable institution dedicated to innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with relevant clinical/research experience.
• One-year supervisory experience in a lab setting.
• Advanced training in specialized procedures desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervises laboratory personnel and evaluates their work.
• Prepares technical reports on laboratory activities.
• Instructs personnel and coordinates specialized procedures.

Skills

Understanding of directions

Relationship building

Laboratory equipment operation

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological or Physical Science

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, ASCP registered

Master's degree in Biology or Physical Science

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

Under administrative supervision, assumes supervisory responsibility for production activities in a diversified research/clinical laboratory setting. Provides direct supervision and guidance to assigned personnel.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Biological or Physical Science with four years of related clinical/research experience; Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, ASCP registered, and three years laboratory experience; or Master's degree in Biology or Physical Science with two years laboratory experience required.
• One-year supervisory experience in laboratory setting applicable to the position.
• Advanced training in specialized techniques and basic research activities involving particulars of the laboratory to be served.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Supervises the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures, including planning laboratory work, evaluating work performed, reviewing typical work situations and handling procedural or technical laboratory problems.
2. Prepares technical reports reflecting volume of work, procedures utilized and test results.
3. Coordinates the preparation of reports and analyses setting forth progress and/or adverse trends.
4. Performs a variety of complex and independent activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation and interpretation of laboratory data.
5. Coordinates and participates in specialized laboratory procedures requiring advanced skill and theoretical knowledge.
6. Instructs other personnel in laboratory methods and procedures.
7. Reviews newly developed testing methods and procedures, refines procedures for laboratory application, sets up laboratory equipment, and standardizes laboratory solutions and reagents.
8. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Research laboratory environment
• Exposure to chemicals
• Exposure to glass and other breakable objects
• Possible exposure to animals
• Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• May be required to work hours beyond typical 8 a.m.-5 p.m. schedule and/or evenings and weekends as needed

About Us

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing - for all.

It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always