Supervisor

Position Summary The Supervisor - Molecular Operations, Liquid Profiling oversees daily operations of the Molecular Liquid Profiling laboratory and ensures the molecular area meets all necessary Quality Control (QC) guidelines. Job Responsibilities Manages/performs all clinical molecular testing. Maintains routine molecular equipment maintenance and support logs. Trains molecular technologists on new techniques. Monitors test analysis and specimen examination to maintain analytic performance. Follows lab procedures for specimen handling/processing, testing, reporting, and maintaining patient result records. Performs and documents proficiency testing (PT) samples. Adheres to QC policies; documents QC activities, instrument/procedural calibrations, and maintenance. Follows established procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance. Documents corrective actions when performance specifications are not met. Tracks, accumulates, and computes performance metrics. Prioritizes and triages specimens; handles/disposes specimens and chemical waste per manual and regulatory requirements. Supports compliance with FDA, CLIA, NYS, CAP, ISO, etc. Ensures adequate inventories of reagents and supplies. Resolves employee relations issues and recommends disciplinary action. Serves as first point of contact for technical/procedural/policy questions; communicates updates. Accepts other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological/clinical/medical laboratory science or medical technology. 4+ years lab experience, including 2 years high-complexity patient testing (1 in Molecular Pathology methods). Knowledge of lab safety and QC procedures/regulations. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet for business. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a related field. 6+ years molecular methods experience in CLIA/NYS/CAP/ISO-regulated environment. CLSp (MB) or MB(ASCP) certification preferred. Other / Conditions 3rd shift: 9:30pm–8:00am. Periodic travel; some evenings/weekends/holidays. Pre-employment: criminal background check, drug screening, credit check (for certain positions), and reference verification. Physical Demands Sit/stand and work at a computer for long periods. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and lab chemicals (including formalin); may face extreme temperatures/noise/fumes. Visual acuity/color discrimination; repetitive motion; lift up to 30 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr