Assistant Supervisor - Microbiology
About The Position
This full-time opportunity is in the Microbiology Department of Clinical Pathology Laboratories (CPL) in Austin, Texas. We are seeking an Microbiology Assistant Supervisor to work primarily on first shift (7:30 AM – 3:30 PM) Monday-Friday with rotating weekends. This is a bench-working position with responsibilities divided between high-complexity testing and administrative support of daily laboratory operations. Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, compensation, training, and benefits. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a biological, medical, or laboratory science
- At least 3 years of experience in a high-complexity clinical microbiology laboratory
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability
- Ability to support daily workflow coordination while maintaining competency in bench testing
- Ability to recognize testing, workflow, quality, and staffing concerns and communicate them effectively to leadership
- Commitment to learning new techniques and technologies and supporting continuous professional development
Nice To Haves
- Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in Microbiology or Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent certification
- Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a high-complexity, high-throughput laboratory
Responsibilities
- Perform high-complexity Microbiology testing, including enzyme Immunoassays (EIA), organism identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), result review, and critical result communication
- Support daily bacteriology operations, including workflow coordination, troubleshooting, inventory management, quality monitoring, and adherence to established procedures
- Assist the Supervisor with training, coaching, competency assessment, audits, inspections, validations, and implementation of process or instrumentation changes
- Help identify testing, workflow, staffing, quality, and safety concerns, escalating issues to the Supervisor with relevant details and proposed solutions
- Maintain compliance with laboratory safety protocols, quality control standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation guidelines
- Promote team morale, professionalism, and collaboration across teams, departments, and shifts
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company match to support your retirement goals
- Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Free lab services for you and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
