Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor
About The Position
To oversee the operation of a medical and/or environmental laboratory and its staff; and other related duties as assigned. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace. Supervise laboratory staff including, hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling; set goals; plan and supervise work; ensure that quality standards are met and maintained. Provide technical and scientific oversight of the laboratory by evaluating and selecting test procedures and equipment; developing, and revising the Lab Policy and Procedure Manual; and preparing the lab for inspection and certification by accreditation agencies. Perform and interpret laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other bodily fluids; prepare and examine smears and cultures for pathogenic organisms; conduct chemical, physical, and microscopic examinations on environmental specimens; interpret results; and review results for accuracy before releasing them to clients. Perform quality control procedures mandated by state and federal regulations and certification requirements to assure conformance to standard protocol and review proficiency testing. Implement and ensure conformance to safety practices mandated by the Federal Bloodborne Pathogen and Chemical Hygiene Law. Develop and monitor income and expense budgets and take any necessary corrective action; and submit monthly and quarterly billings. Review, analyze and recommend action on contracts with outside suppliers of goods and services. Gather and interpret information and data for reports to internal and external clients, programs, and organizations. Perform inventory control and procurement. Work occasionally outside of core business hours, completing phlebotomy and bench work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a closely related field.
- Five years as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in a patient centered environment or equivalent.
- Verification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by a national certification agency is required.
Responsibilities
- Supervise laboratory staff including, hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling; set goals; plan and supervise work; ensure that quality standards are met and maintained.
- Provide technical and scientific oversight of the laboratory by evaluating and selecting test procedures and equipment; developing, and revising the Lab Policy and Procedure Manual; and preparing the lab for inspection and certification by accreditation agencies.
- Perform and interpret laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other bodily fluids; prepare and examine smears and cultures for pathogenic organisms; conduct chemical, physical, and microscopic examinations on environmental specimens; interpret results; and review results for accuracy before releasing them to clients.
- Perform quality control procedures mandated by state and federal regulations and certification requirements to assure conformance to standard protocol and review proficiency testing.
- Implement and ensure conformance to safety practices mandated by the Federal Bloodborne Pathogen and Chemical Hygiene Law.
- Develop and monitor income and expense budgets and take any necessary corrective action; and submit monthly and quarterly billings.
- Review, analyze and recommend action on contracts with outside suppliers of goods and services.
- Gather and interpret information and data for reports to internal and external clients, programs, and organizations.
- Perform inventory control and procurement.
- Work occasionally outside of core business hours, completing phlebotomy and bench work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
