Supervisor, Medical Technologist - Microbiology

Laboratory Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Manager to oversee the technical operations of their laboratory department. This role involves ensuring the operational readiness of equipment and personnel, meeting client expectations for testing services, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial laboratory experience, particularly in Microbiology, and possess strong leadership skills to manage a team effectively. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality of healthcare services provided to clients.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of laboratory experience with 6 months in Microbiology.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees technical work and operational readiness of the department.
• Supervises daily production and ensures quality testing services.
• Recruits, trains, and evaluates departmental employees.

Skills

Laboratory Management

Quality Assurance

Microbiology

Personnel Training

Client Communication

Education

BS degree in Biology, Chemistry or other life Science

Medical Technology degree

Job description

Directly oversees and is responsible for the technical work of the department; responsible for the operational readiness of equipment, instruments and personnel necessary to meet the daily delivery of testing services. Meets client expectations in delivery of testing services.

Shift: First Shift

Pay Range: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Essential Job Duties:

Managerial and Leadership duties and responsibilities:

• Supervises the day to day production and non-production activities of the local departmental employees.
• Directly monitors the quality of testing services provided by employees under his/her supervision. Assigns appropriately trained personnel and ensures sufficient number of staff are available to complete the workload.

Supervision:

• Schedules department personnel appropriately to match the demands of the daily workflow within the supervised area.
• Provides direct supervision to employees, including assignments, technical and behavioral performance counseling, and troubleshooting.
• Schedules and supervises all non-production activities and obligations of her/his area, such as validations, surveys, etc.
• Provides support as required to the department manager to assist in the fulfillment of his/her responsibilities, including acting as manager, upon delegation, during absences.

Performance Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Assures quality and timely performance of both production and non-production activities under supervision.
• Reports performance and results against targets and global standards.
• Ensures regulatory compliance within his/her supervision.
• Communicates all production and non-production standards, guidelines and information to the supervised staff.
• Ensures on-time delivery of performance reports (PT, QC/PM, Internal and External QC) and responses to inquiries from other functional areas.
• Participates in and supports client visits, audits and inquiries, as necessary, to ensure complete fulfillment of requests and interests.

Personnel:

• Recruits, trains, and contributes to retention efforts of employees.
• Conducts technical training and development of staff as needed.
• Supports the departmental manager in assessing and meeting the resource needs.
• Supports the development of plans to meet future resource needs.
• Evaluates the performance of employees.
• Works with department manager to establish training plans for the supervised staff.
• Supports the manager in employee evaluations and development plans.

Essential External Client-related Job Duties:

• Supports marketing and sales as needed in their efforts to meet specific client requests for testing services.

Experience: Minimum Required:

• 4 years of experience in a laboratory following clinical training with a minimum of 6 months in Microbiology.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.

Education/Qualifications/Certifications and Licenses:

Required:

• BS degree in Biology, Chemistry or other life Science plus 4 years clinical testing experience.

Or

• Medical Technology degree and 4 years clinical testing experience.

Prefer professional certification (ASCP, AABB, or other).

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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