Sr. Lab Supervisor

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Vision & dental for FT

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a Sr. Lab Supervisor to schedule and supervise lab personnel across functions and shifts, ensuring accuracy and timely results.

This role requires 5+ years in a lab and a Bachelor’s Degree BS MT; strong leadership, quality control, and problem solving are essential. Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. The position offers pay range shown and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in a laboratory environment.
• Bachelor's Degree BS MT (Required).

Responsibilities

• Motivate team to attain organizational goals by effectively utilizing lab initiatives.
• Manage the performance and behavior of staff using performance tools.
• Identify, analyze, and solve problems; keep management informed of issues.
• Distribute and assign work to staff.
• Perform advanced/specialized tests and adjust methodologies as needed.
• Review and approve specialized and problem reports for accuracy.
• Initiate quality-control measures and monitor adherence to standards.
• Prepare written correspondence related to performance management and reports.
• Complete special projects such as surveys and statistical analyses.
• Understand technical skills needed within departments and suggest improvements.
• Assist with resolving problems for critical accounts.
• Cover duties of technologist during absences or peak workloads.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree BS MT

Job description

Job Description

Sr. Lab Supervisor - Gaithersburg, MD, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Responsible for the scheduling and supervision of lab personnel on multiple functions and shifts. Accountable for quantity and quality of specimens handled and test results.

Pay range: $88,100 - $158,500 / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plansMatching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities:

• Motivate team to attain organizational goals by effectively utilizing the initiatives from the Operating Model in increasing both efficiency and productivity; Commitment to continuous improvement through empowerment and management data.
• Manage the performance and behavior of staff in a positive and effective manner. Utilize the company's performance management tools to promote positive and professional behavior.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems; keeps management informed of emerging issues and concerns.
• Responsible for the distribution and assignment of work to staff.
• Performs advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques. Re-evaluates methodology, making recommendations for changes and test interpretation. Determine if further testing is warranted to be performed on samples, or if test should be repeated.
• Reviews and approves all specialized and problem reports for accuracy.
• Initiates quality-control measures and monitors quality of work for adherence to laboratory standards.
• Responsible for preparing written correspondence related to performance management, PD&R's, etc.
• Completes special projects as requested, e. g., surveys, statistical reports, studies, research, etc.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the technical skills needed within the department(s). Reviews procedures and message codes, recommending changes where necessary.
• Assist with resolving problems for critical accounts
• Performs duties of technologist as necessitated by absence or peak workload.

Qualifications:

Required Work Experience:

Five+ years in a laboratory environment

Education

• Bachelor's Degree BS MT (Required)

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