Lab Supervisor

Title : Lab Supervisor

Location : Roanoke, VA

Duration : Permanent role

Summary

Under direction of the manager / director, plan, organize, schedule and direct the work of the section in order to effectively maximize employees, equipment and material utilization within budgetary constraints while adhering to quality technical standards. Accountable for quantity and quality of specimens handled and test results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee activities of the department, distribute / assign work, determine priorities, schedule non-routine procedures.
• Perform supervisory functions for their assigned staff including interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling.
• Perform advanced / specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques. May duplicate work of others to confirm test results. Re-evaluate methodology, make recommended changes and assists in test interpretation. Determine if further testing should be done on samples or if test should be repeated.
• Check / approve all specialized and problem reports for accuracy.
• Initiate quality-control measures and monitor quality of work for adherence to laboratory standards.
• Perform duties of technologist as necessitated by absence or peak workload.
• Completes special projects as requested - surveys, statistical reports, studies, research, etc.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and / or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Job Qualifications (Work Experience, Physical & Mental Requirements, Knowledge, Skills)

Required Work Experience :

Preferred Work Experience :

At least 1 year as a Supervisor at the company

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Knowledge :

Skills :

People Leader Responsibility : N / A

Work Environment :

Required to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals.

Travel Required

Domestic

International

Qualification Fields :

Education

Major

Required / Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Medical Technology

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Medical Technology or related field

Required

Licenses or Certificate

Required / Preferred

ASCP Certification

Preferred

Disclaimer : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Women / Minorities / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity or Citizenship. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by state or local law. Client observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state, and / or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when considered necessary.

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