Technical Supervisor - GEN LAB - 2nd Shift

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Tucson, Arizona, is seeking a supervisor for laboratory services. In this role, you will provide operational supervision to technical staff and ensure quality processes are adhered to within the lab environment.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in relevant sciences, at least four years of experience in high-complexity testing, and previous supervisory experience is preferred. The position involves staff training and performance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science.
• Four years of experience in high-complexity testing.
• Preferred: One year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide general operational supervision to assigned personnel.
• Organize, direct, and control workflow aspects to improve processes.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage staff promotions.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Training

Process Improvement

High-complexity Testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

MLS or Specialty Certification

Job description

Primary City/State

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name

Lab-BUMCT

Work Shift

Night

Job Category

Lab

Position Summary

This position provides general operational supervision under the direction of the director/manager to assigned personnel. Responsible for organizing, directing and controlling workflow aspects of the section in order to improve processes to provide high quality and cost effective services.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly reporting. Provides direct supervision to 10 to 40 technical staff.

Type of supervisory responsibilities: Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and supervises the workflow for staff. This includes initiating promotions, transfers, and performance management actions. Ensures department expenditures are in line with annual budget requirements. Oversees work schedule and daily activities of department staff.

Physical Demands/Environment Factors

Able to sit, stand, walk, end, squat, reach, and stretch frequently. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids. Needs adequate color vision. Requires significant use of computer, phone and general office equipment. Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects. Ability to communicate effectively. May require off-site travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.


• Four (4) years’ training and experience in high-complexity testing in the respective specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science.


• MLS or Specialty Certification.


• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.