Microbiology and Molecular Manager
About The Position
The Microbiology and Molecular Manager provides administrative, operational, and technical leadership for Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics services within the Core Laboratory, including oversight and optimization of existing microbiology automation platforms such as WASPLab and digital microbiology systems. This individual is responsible for overseeing daily operations including bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), and molecular diagnostics (PCR/NAAT). They ensure efficient laboratory workflow, high-quality test performance, regulatory compliance, and optimal utilization of total laboratory automation (TLA). The role is responsible for maximizing the performance and value of automation systems to support centralized testing across multiple hospital sites and collaborates closely with the Core Laboratory Medical Director, Infectious Disease physicians, Infection Prevention, Pharmacy, and hospital leadership to support clinical decision-making, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection control initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, microbiology, molecular biology, or related field required.
- Minimum five (5) years of microbiology and/or molecular laboratory experience required.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP certification (MLS or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Experience with microbiology automation platforms (e.g., WASPLab or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of: Microbiology culture techniques and organism identification, Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), Molecular diagnostics (PCR, NAAT), Laboratory automation and digital microbiology
Responsibilities
- Overseeing daily operations including bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), and molecular diagnostics (PCR/NAAT)
- Ensuring efficient laboratory workflow, high-quality test performance, regulatory compliance, and optimal utilization of total laboratory automation (TLA)
- Maximizing the performance and value of automation systems to support centralized testing across multiple hospital sites
- Collaborating closely with the Core Laboratory Medical Director, Infectious Disease physicians, Infection Prevention, Pharmacy, and hospital leadership to support clinical decision-making, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection control initiatives
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
- many more voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
