Microbiology and Molecular Supervisor

Prime Healthcare•Evanston, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Microbiology and Molecular Supervisor provides operational, technical, and administrative oversight of the Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics sections within the laboratory. This role ensures high-quality, timely, and compliant testing services across bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), and molecular diagnostics (PCR/NAAT). This individual is responsible for daily operations, staff supervision, workflow optimization, regulatory compliance, and implementation of automation and digital microbiology solutions. They also partner closely with laboratory leadership, medical directors, infection prevention, and clinical teams to support patient care, 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.
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

Provides operational, technical, and administrative oversight of the Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics sections.
Ensures high-quality, timely, and compliant testing services across bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), and molecular diagnostics (PCR/NAAT).
Responsible for daily operations, staff supervision, workflow optimization, regulatory compliance, and implementation of automation and digital microbiology solutions.
Partners closely with laboratory leadership, medical directors, infection prevention, and clinical teams to support patient care, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection control initiatives.