Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor

Job DescriptionJob Description Molecular CLS Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of, and in the absence of the Laboratory Manager and/or Medical Laboratory Director, the Laboratory Supervisor ensures adequate performance of all laboratory procedures
• Performs high complexity clinical tests by following department procedures as needed (frequency not to exceed applicable state regulations for exempt employees)
• Presents data and/or information across all levels including the lab, department, division, and corporate, and proficiently answers questions from all groups of staff, managers, and clients
• Develops and maintains detailed laboratory procedures manual to meet accreditation and licensing requirements; ensures departmental SOPs accurately reflect the current process; updates SOPs as needed
• Provides direct supervision of the laboratory operation and personnel performing high complexity testing and reporting of test results by qualified technologists
• Initiates and monitors QC programs for the department; assures compliance with regulations; monitors all quality metrics and ensures that corrective actions are documented and implemented
• Responsible for the selection, retention, and training of qualified laboratory personnel; ensures that laboratory staff is trained and compliant with SOPs and skills checklists
• Prepares employee reviews, approves time and attendance records, maintains training files, and performs other administrative duties as required
• May assist the Laboratory Manager or Director of Operations in establishing budgetary controls and maintaining cost at an acceptable level; may prepare reports detailing departmental activities, revenues, expenses, and the like as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager or Laboratory Director

Qualifications:

• Master of Arts or Master of Science Degree from an accredited institution with a major in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences, and subsequent to graduation, has had at least four years of pertinent laboratory experience, of which not less than two years have been spent working in a clinical laboratory having a director at the doctoral level
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences, plus successful completion of a course of at least one year, and at least six years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience (with two years spent working in a clinical laboratory having a doctoral-level director)
• At least six (6) or more years of experience in high complexity testing in the assigned specialty
• At least one (1) year of internal service in the designated specialty at a Clinical Laboratory Technologist III level is typically required for promotion
• At least three (3) or more years of successful experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity

Certificate & Compliance Requirements:

• : ASCP certification in the assigned specialty (as available)
• FL, CA, TN: Current state supervisor-level license to perform laboratory testing