Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - Molecular, Tues-Sat Evenings

NeoGenomics Laboratories•Aliso Viejo, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Supervisor oversees the accuracy and reliability of laboratory services in the Molecular department. The role provides day-to-day supervision of laboratory operations and personnel, and monitors processes to maintain acceptable performance levels. The supervisor helps implement department procedures and operations and ensures that quality, production, and efficiency metrics are followed. The supervisor ensures laboratory procedures are adequately performed under the direction of—and when the Laboratory Manager and/or Medical Laboratory Director is absent—performs high-complexity clinical tests as needed, subject to applicable state regulations. The role oversees qualified technologists conducting high-complexity testing and reporting results, maintains procedures and quality-control programs, and supports regulatory compliance, personnel training, and administrative operations. This position is in the Molecular department in Aliso Viejo, California. The stated schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., subject to change based on business needs.

Requirements

Master of Arts or Master of Science degree from an accredited institution, majoring in a chemical, physical, or biological science, and at least four years of pertinent laboratory experience after graduation, including at least two years in a clinical laboratory with a director at the doctoral level; OR a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a chemical, physical, or biological science, successful completion of a course of at least one year, and at least six years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience after qualifying, including two years in a clinical laboratory with a director at the doctoral level.
National ASCP certification in the assigned specialty, where available.
For California, a current state supervisor-level license to perform laboratory testing.

Nice To Haves

At least six years of high-complexity testing experience in the assigned specialty is preferred.
At least three years of successful experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity is preferred.
A minimum of one year of internal service in the designated specialty as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist III is typically required for promotion to this level.

Responsibilities

Ensure adequate performance of laboratory procedures under the direction of, and in the absence of, the Laboratory Manager and/or Medical Laboratory Director.
Perform high-complexity clinical tests by following department procedures as needed, within applicable state regulations for exempt employees.
Present data and information across laboratory, department, division, and corporate levels, and answer questions from staff, managers, and clients.
Develop and maintain detailed laboratory procedures manuals to meet accreditation and licensing requirements; ensure departmental SOPs reflect current processes and update them as needed.
Directly supervise laboratory operations and personnel performing high-complexity testing and reporting results.
Initiate and monitor department quality-control programs, ensure regulatory compliance, monitor quality metrics, and ensure corrective actions are documented and implemented.
Select, retain, and train qualified laboratory personnel; ensure staff are trained and comply with SOPs and skills checklists.
Prepare employee reviews, approve time and attendance records, maintain training files, and perform other administrative duties as required.
May assist the Laboratory Manager or Director of Operations with budgetary controls and cost management, and prepare reports on departmental activities, revenues, and expenses as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the Laboratory Manager or Laboratory Director.