Senior Microbiology Lab Lead

Agency DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Tax-deferred savings

Work from home up to two days/week

Wellness program

Job summary

NYC Health Department is seeking a Laboratory Microbiologist II to supervise Limited Laboratory and Phlebotomy staff within TB and STI clinic settings. The role reports to the Limited Laboratory Director and oversees LA II activities, quality control, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will lead scheduling, staff development, proficiency assessments, corrective actions, and continuous improvement of laboratory procedures, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of results

Responsibilities

• knowledge of and adherence to quality management and quality control and all testing and phlebotomy policies and procedures with documentation.
• Training and reviewing the work and documentation of LA II for Phlebotomy and Limited-Service Laboratory such as in EMR, laboratory logbooks and quality logs.
• Updating Limited laboratory and Phlebotomy procedures, as needed.
• Preparing the schedule of LA II and organizing coverage of LA II when someone calls out and for scheduled vacations.
• Performing internal proficiency, competency assessment and annual performance evaluation of LA II.
• Performing corrective action for unsatisfactory work of subordinates.
• Ensuring adequate inventory of clinic lab and phlebotomy supplies and monitoring expiration dates.
• Implementing adequate verification procedures for determining the accuracy, precision and/or other performance criteria for each test method/assay.
• Ensuring that proficiency testing samples are tested according to regulatory requirements and that the reports are submitted within the prescribed timeframe.
• Ensuring that test results are accurate, and reports include pertinent information for appropriate interpretation.
• Ensuring adherence to QM policies and procedures by LA II and bench staff.
• Monitoring Quality Control as it relates to testing and non-conformance events.
• Documenting any deviations from established policies/protocols such as non-conformance and AIRS reports.
• Formulating and documenting any necessary corrective action plans, implementing and following up on those actions to ensure their effectiveness and adherence to established policies and protocols.
• Signing off on required documentation.
• Schedule and lead regular supervisor and lab staff meetings.
• Assists supervisor with other appropriate tasks or projects, as needed.

Job description

NYC Health Department is seeking a Laboratory Microbiologist II to supervise Limited Laboratory and Phlebotomy staff within TB and STI clinic settings. The role reports to the Limited Laboratory Director and oversees LA II activities, quality control, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will lead scheduling, staff development, proficiency assessments, corrective actions, and continuous improvement of laboratory procedures, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of results