Laboratory Supervisor - Microbiology

Sonic Healthcare USA•Austin, TX

About The Position

We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! Put The "Pro" In Medical Laboratory Professional. We're not just a workplace. We're a Great Place to Work certified employer! At Clinical Pathology Laboratories, a division of Sonic Healthcare USA, we cultivate a supportive, science-driven environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of our communities through excellence in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA. Is it in yours? This full-time opportunity is in the Microbiology Department of Clinical Pathology Laboratories (CPL) in Austin, Texas. We are seeking an Microbiology Supervisor to work primarily on first shift (7:30 AM – 3:30 PM) Monday-Friday. In This Role, You Will: Oversee bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, technician, and problem resolution teams, including quality monitoring, competencies, inventory management, and alignment with established procedures and process changes Maintain awareness of the full laboratory workflow to identify and troubleshoot issues, escalating concerns appropriately with proposed solutions Serve as a primary contact for audits and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements Lead validation and integration of new instrumentation to improve laboratory efficiency and testing capabilities Drive recruitment, conduct interviews, and support employee relations in collaboration with the Manager and Human Resources Meet regularly with team members to review goals and progress, complete performance reviews, approve timecards and PTO requests, and lead team meetings Promote team morale and professionalism fostering a collaborative work environment Collaborate with Esoteric Microbiology, Microbiology Processing, and Microbiology Exception Handling leadership to ensure cohesion across teams and shifts

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a biological, medical, or laboratory science
At least 5 years of experience in a high-complexity clinical microbiology laboratory, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
Qualified to serve as a General Supervisor as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability
Proficiency in operating standard laboratory equipment, including automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and computer systems
Commitment to learning new techniques and technologies and supporting continuous professional development
This role involves routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees are required to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all privacy and security standards. Access to PHI is permitted only when necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in Microbiology or Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent certification
Experience serving as a CLIA laboratory technical supervisor or in an equivalent leadership role

Responsibilities

Oversee bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, technician, and problem resolution teams, including quality monitoring, competencies, inventory management, and alignment with established procedures and process changes
Maintain awareness of the full laboratory workflow to identify and troubleshoot issues, escalating concerns appropriately with proposed solutions
Serve as a primary contact for audits and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
Lead validation and integration of new instrumentation to improve laboratory efficiency and testing capabilities
Drive recruitment, conduct interviews, and support employee relations in collaboration with the Manager and Human Resources
Meet regularly with team members to review goals and progress, complete performance reviews, approve timecards and PTO requests, and lead team meetings
Promote team morale and professionalism fostering a collaborative work environment
Collaborate with Esoteric Microbiology, Microbiology Processing, and Microbiology Exception Handling leadership to ensure cohesion across teams and shifts