Technical Laboratory Supervisor

Norfolk State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University’s Center for Molecular Diagnostic Testing seeks a Technical Laboratory Supervisor to lead a CLIA high-complexity molecular diagnostic lab in Norfolk, VA. The role supports the Laboratory Director in daily operations, QC, staffing, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will train staff, oversee competency assessments, organize specimens, review data, and ensure timely, accurate test reporting while maintaining SOPs and preparing for audits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemical/biological/clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology.
• At least 2 years of lab training or experience in high-complexity testing with at least 6 months in virology.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical operations in a CLIA high-complexity molecular diagnostics lab.
• Assist the Laboratory Director/Clinical Consultant with personnel, workflow, QC and equipment management.
• Train new personnel and ensure competency assessments are completed per policy.
• Review data for concordance, write results, and file reports.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and participate in audits and regulatory compliance.
• Schedule laboratory personnel and manage daily workload.

Education

Master’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology

Job description

The Center for Molecular Diagnostic Testing (MDT) and Next-Generation Sequencing seeks a Technical Laboratory Supervisor for its High-Complexity Testing CLIA Laboratory. The role and requirements are listed below. The purpose of the Technical Supervisor is to serve as a technical supervisor under CLIA 42 CFR 493.1449 regulation for a molecular diagnostic laboratory. The successful applicant will assist the Laboratory Director/Clinical Consultant in the day-to-day personnel, workflow, quantity control, and equipment management. The successful applicant will ensure that tests meet all regulatory requirements and coordinate with laboratory staff to review data for accuracy and issue test reports promptly. Qualified as Technical Laboratory Supervisor for high-complexity testing. The purpose of the Technical Laboratory Supervisor is to serve as a technical supervisor under CLIA 42 CFR 493.1449 regulations for a molecular diagnostic laboratory. The successful applicant will assist the Laboratory Director/Clinical Consultant in day-to-day personnel, workflow, quality control, and equipment management. Provide leadership and direct a team of laboratory personnel through positive communication and support. Train new personnel in technical and operational procedures. Ensure all laboratory members are proficient in assay processing, including biannual competency assessments within the first year of employment, and annually thereafter. Organize specimens required to run. Review the data for concordant analysis, write up the results, and file the data with the assay tested under competency runs. Annually evaluate and document the performance of all testing personnel. Create daily/weekly laboratory personnel schedules for molecular diagnostic assay testing. Setting up equipment and resources for the laboratory. Monitor examinations to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained and meet turnaround times (TATs). Maintain and manage daily performance and workload distributed throughout the laboratory. Review issues regarding problem cases with the laboratory director or clinical consultant to obtain directions for troubleshooting and determine the next steps. Work with the laboratory team to monitor and maintain the inventory of supplies and place orders of materials. Participate with the Laboratory Director/Clinical Consultant in managing all governmental and regulatory audits. Manage and monitor Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), safety, and inspection practices to ensure compliance with CLIA and VA regulations. Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs as per CLIA and VA regulations Maintain a flexible schedule to meet the laboratory and Center goals.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Doctor of medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy DO, licensed to practice medicine in VA and have at least 1 year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity CLIA testing within the specialty of microbiology with a minimum of 6 months of experience in high complexity testing within the virology subspecialty. Doctoral degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology with at least 1 year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity CLIA testing within the specialty of microbiology with a minimum of 6 months of experience in high complexity testing within the virology subspecialty.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology and have at least 2 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing within the specialty of microbiology with a minimum of 6 months of experience in high complexity testing within the virology subspecialty.

Wage employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked and are limited to working 1500 hours per year and can only work a maximum of 29 hours a week. Work hours must be counted on the basis of the twelve-month period beginning May 1 of each year and April 30 of the following year. Wage employees in all agencies (all branches of government) are limited to working no more than 1500 hours during each twelve-month period of May 1-April 30. Should you work 1500 hours prior to April 30, your services will be terminated immediately. You will not be eligible for employment again until May 1. It is the responsibility of the employee and supervisor, as well as the Office of Human Resources, to monitor these hours to ensure compliance to policy. Wage employees may not earn leave nor do they have access to the Grievance Procedure process. They are not covered by the provision of the Virginia Personnel Act and are not entitled to the benefits afforded employees occupying classified positions.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

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