Senior Microbiology Lab Supervisor

Quest Diagnostics; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

401(k) pre-tax/ Roth IRA with company"

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Supervisor - CLS in Sacramento, CA, overseeing microbiology operations in the evening shift from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM. This full-time position reports to the Microbiology Department.

The role emphasizes staffing, workflow planning, staff development, technical oversight, and regulatory compliance, with potential performance bonus based on contribution and outcomes. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology, a California CLS license, and at least

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience as a medical technologist in a clinical laboratory environment.
• Current State CLS license if required (e.g. California) and appropriate certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains staffing by interviewing, hiring, training, and competency assessment of personnel.
• Performs the scheduling, planning, staffing, and monitoring of workflow to meet established goals.
• Provides staff development through regular communication/feedback, effective performance management, and corrective counseling.
• Provides technical oversight of area(s) of responsibility and serves as a technical resource for problem‑solving and process improvement to ensure accurate test performance.
• Monitors and ensures implementation of goals to meet quality assurance, quality control, and quality improvement plans.
• Procures supplies and equipment to maximize department efficiency and meet budgetary and quality goals.
• Performs direct specimen testing/troubleshooting as needed to maintain adequate workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Technical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology

Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Supervisor - CLS in Sacramento, CA, overseeing microbiology operations in the evening shift from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM. This full-time position reports to the Microbiology Department.

The role emphasizes staffing, workflow planning, staff development, technical oversight, and regulatory compliance, with potential performance bonus based on contribution and outcomes. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology, a California CLS license, and at least