Molecular Laboratory Supervisor

Sonic Healthcare USA•Rye Brook, NY

1d•$78,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Molecular Laboratory Supervisor works under general supervision to support clinical laboratory operations, including policy development, quality control, staffing, team management, employee training, vendor coordination, regulatory inspection readiness, and workplace safety. The role helps maintain accurate and reliable test results while supporting efficient laboratory workflows and patient care. The supervisor manages laboratory supplies and equipment procurement, inventory, standing orders, vendor agreements, and pricing. They assist in developing and implementing procedures and protocols; evaluate employee performance; oversee instrument maintenance and quality control; troubleshoot instruments; and contribute to special projects, process improvements, and new method implementation. The role also assists with reviewing, interpreting, and reporting test results; maintains productivity and workflow; enforces safety and personal protective equipment practices; supports employee continuing education; maintains quality assurance and quality control programs; and prepares and updates SOPs. The supervisor prepares the laboratory for CAP, CLIA, and state inspections and performs other job-related duties as assigned. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position in Rye Brook, New York, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with 40 scheduled hours per week. The role has routine access to Protected Health Information; employees must maintain confidentiality and follow applicable privacy and security standards.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or in Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science.
At least 5 years of clinical laboratory experience, including at least 4 years in the molecular discipline.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience or a demonstrated leadership role.
New York State Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist license is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Certification as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Molecular Biology professional through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with laboratory operations policy development, quality control measures, and personnel resourcing.
Manage and coordinate procurement of clinical laboratory supplies and equipment.
Monitor standing orders, negotiate supply contracts, evaluate pricing, and terminate vendor agreements as appropriate.
Assist in developing, evaluating, and implementing procedures and protocols.
Evaluate employee work performance and provide orientation and training.
Ensure instrument maintenance is performed and documented, administer quality control procedures, and troubleshoot instruments when appropriate.
Maintain laboratory supplies inventory, determine inventory levels, and anticipate supply needs.
Initiate, design, and complete special projects, process improvements, and new method implementation.
Maintain laboratory productivity, monitor workload, and ensure workflow is completed within acceptable time frames.
Assist in reviewing, interpreting, and reporting test results.
Ensure safety protocols are followed and potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected promptly.
Enforce universal precautions and the use of personal protective equipment by laboratory personnel.
Develop and follow continuing education programs for clinical laboratory employees as required by CAP and state clinical regulatory guidelines.
Maintain departmental quality assurance and quality control programs and take corrective action when indicated.
Prepare new SOPs and review and update existing procedures as needed for compliance.
Prepare the laboratory for CAP, CLIA, and state agency inspections and provide reports as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Maintain strict confidentiality and follow applicable privacy and security standards when accessing Protected Health Information.