Supervisor I, Clinical Laboratory - Chemistry

Mass General Brigham; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor responsible for staff orientation, training, and competency assessments under the direction of the Chemistry Laboratory Manager and Medical Director. The role includes daily supervision of personnel, planning duties, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualified candidates will have 3–5 years of clinical lab experience, 1–2 years of supervisory experience, and ASCP-BOC certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor’s Degree Laboratory Sciences required
• ASCP-BOC certification required
• Clinical lab experience 3-5 years required and Supervisory experience 1-2 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision of technical, clerical, and service employees.
• Plan, organize, delineate, and schedule duties of Laboratory staff with Lab Manager.
• Assist other technologists with technical problems and interpretation of results.
• Determine work priorities to ensure timely completion of tests.
• Ensure inventory levels and maintain SOP manuals and required records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in Medical Technology

Bachelors in Laboratory Sciences

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Job Summary

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Summary

Under the general direction of the Chemistry Laboratory Manager and Medical Director, is responsible for staff orientation, training, and competency assessment, and daily supervision of work activities of personnel.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Provides daily supervision of technical, clerical, and service employees.
-Plans, organizes, delineates, and schedules duties and responsibilities of Laboratory staff in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager.
-Assists other technologists as needed with technical problems and interpretation of results.
-Determines the priority of work at the laboratory, assuring the timely completion of work.
-Is responsible for ordering and maintaining an appropriate level of inventory and laboratory supplies.
-Maintains manuals on all Standard Operating Procedures and required records and reports.
-Responsible for ensuring staff adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
-Responsible for orientation, training, and competency assessments, assuring staff:

1. Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
2. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
3. Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
4. Follow the laboratory’s established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
5. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical consultant, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or director; and
6. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology required or Bachelor’s Degree Laboratory Sciences required and Other Certificate/Diploma Clinical Laboratory Sciences required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLS, MLT, MT] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required

Experience
Clinical lab experience 3-5 years required and Supervisory experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The knowledge, both practical and theoretical, of tests and procedures necessary to review findings and advise and direct subordinates in action.
• Demonstrates advanced level of analytical skills and judgment.
• Must have a relatively high level of analytical ability to work with complex instrumentation, resolve technical equipment problems, relate test results to normal and pathological states, and interpret quality control data.
• Must have understanding of computer technology and its application to analytical procedures and quality control.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair, and analytic techniques.
• Must have the ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable federal, state and accreditation requirements.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of test principles, equipment operation and computer system operations.
• Make appropriate decisions, develop and complete follow-up actions in conjunction with lab leadership.
• Must be able to perform as a senior team member, providing direction and guidance to less experienced technologists.
• Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication to lab leadership when issues are identified.
• Must be able to perform as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff, including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently