Supervising Lab Technologist

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 79,611 - 114,014; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in New Jersey is seeking a Supervising Lab Technologist for the Department of Pathology. The successful candidate will supervise daily technical operations in a cytogenetic laboratory, ensuring high standards of patient care and compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include managing sample processing, training staff, and maintaining lab protocols. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science and a minimum of three years of cytogenetic laboratory experience, alongside supervisory duties. A full-time position with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science, plus three years of experience in a clinical cytogenetic lab.
• Two years of supervisory experience is required.
• Reliable and dedicated to maintaining high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily lab activities, including specimen handling and shipment.
• Perform assays independently with responsibilities for accurate methodology and results.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure functionality.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Reliable and dedicated

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science

Tools

CytoVision

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Supervising Lab Technologist

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Clinical

Department: NJMS - Pathology

Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Supervising Lab Technologist for the Department of Pathology at the New Jersey Medical School. The Laboratory Supervisor position supervises and monitors daily technical operations in the CLIA-certified CAP-accredited cytogenetic laboratory. The supervisor will ensure reliable documentation of sample processing, storage, and shipment by technologists, generate daily schedules for the techs, review instrument quality control and temperature logs, assist with troubleshooting, oversee maintenance contracts, perform quarterly safety checks, and ensure staff are current on required training. The Laboratory Supervisor will assist the Laboratory Director in developing lab competencies, performing annual competency observations, providing feedback on evaluations, and training new employees.

Responsibilities

• Routine procedures include reagent preparation, supply ordering, tissue culture procedures, harvesting slides, slide making, slide banding and karyotyping, and FISH processing, probing, and scoping.
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem-solving.
• Carry out various technical and clinical operations related to laboratory activities.
• Assist in establishing performance standards, proficiency testing, quality control, and procedures for maintaining clinical laboratory licenses.
• Perform assays independently with responsibilities for accurate methodology, instrumentation usage, and result reporting.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.

Laboratory Supervision and Administrative Duties

• Supervise daily lab activities, including specimen handling and shipment, QC, and instrument maintenance review.
• Initiate new protocol documentation and training for technologists and laboratory staff.
• Serve as laboratory contact for clinicians or outside labs regarding specimens.
• Assist in resource planning, department budgeting, and lab contract signing.
• Instruct and train new employees and students in Clinical Testing protocols.
• Write performance evaluations for assigned employees.
• Prepare for self-inspection and CAP inspection.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science, plus three (3) years of experience as a Cytogenetic Technologist in a clinical cytogenetic laboratory.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience is required.
• An additional two (2) years of specialized Cytogenetic laboratory experience may be substituted for supervisory experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Reliable and dedicated to maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within laboratory standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Clinical Cytogenetic lab.
• Familiarity with CytoVision preferred but not required.
• ASCP certified preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Details (continued)

Position Status: Full Time

Working Hours: Standard Hours 37.50; On-site work arrangement required.

Union: CWA 1031

Miscellaneous

Salary details include Minimum Salary, Mid Range Salary, and Maximum Salary as listed: 79611.000; 96814.000; 114014.000 respectively. The final salary offer may depend on qualifications, experience, and funding availability.

Pre-employment and Compliance

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings. Immunization requirements apply as described, and failure to meet policies may rescind an offer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, military status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. For more information see the Non-Discrimination Statement.