Line Supervisor - Flow Cytometry
About The Position
Line Supervisor - Flow Cytometry - Shelton, CT, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with rotational weekends Pay range: $35.00 - $48.00 / hour Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours Best-in-class well-being programs Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness healthyMINDS mental health program Vacation and Health/Flex Time 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off FinFit financial coaching and services 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service Employee stock purchase plan Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option Flexible Spending Accounts Annual incentive plans Matching gifts program Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities and so much more! Precisely and accurately performs and supervises the performance of flow cytometry procedures and data analysis. Provides feedback and bench supervision of the daily technical and clerical workload to a group of medical laboratory scientists and lab associate(s) in conjunction with other members of the management team. This role requires a minimum 50% bench work as well as administrative duties.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in flow cytometry.
- Extended periods of standing / sitting.
- Considerable use of hands and fingers to operate laboratory equipment, pipettes, computers, and standard office equipment.
- Considerable mental and visual demand to perform essential functions.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, on occasion
- Must comprehend principles and performance of all skill sets required for each laboratory position, with specialized knowledge in flow cytometry of bone marrow, blood, tissues, fluids, etc. and leukemic disease states.
- Strong communication (both verbal and written) skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with others, are required.
Nice To Haves
- N/A
Responsibilities
- Supervises laboratory staff by monitoring personnel issues that affect individual or laboratory performance and provides direction. All problems or issues that adversely affect the functioning of the laboratory are reported to the laboratory management team.
- Reviews and approves scientist work and vacation schedules and ensures that the lab is adequately staffed during hours of operation. Reviews weekly timekeeping records for accuracy, makes corrections if necessary, and approves the final submission.
- Prepares and delivers mid-year and annual performance appraisals.
- Develops staff by ensuring that training is carried out by qualified staff members.
- Participates in the recruiting and interviewing of candidates for open laboratory positions.
- Coordinates workflow on a daily basis to ensure timely processing and analysis of patient samples.
- Provides technical feedback to staff regarding performance, documenting corrective action as necessary.
- Responsible for regulatory compliance with CLIA (CT)/CAP/OSHA/NYS guidelines and implements changes as required. Ensures that the laboratory is prepared for all inspections and assists with updates to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as needed.
- Implements corporate protocols and initiatives as required and provides oversight to validations and training assignments to ensure timely completion.
- Coordinates medical laboratory scientist participation in proficiency testing and ensures that submission deadlines are met.
- Reviews technical systems daily for assurance of quality and efficiency, including QA/QC of reagents, instrumentation, etc.
- Prepares data for monthly and annual laboratory quality indicator reports.
- Ensures monthly inventory and ordering activities are performed timely and accurately to prevent reagent or supply shortages that adversely impact laboratory productivity and TAT.
Benefits
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
