Sterility Supervisor

Eurofins•Centennial, CO

2d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Sterility Supervisor, described in the posting as a Laboratory Supervisor (LS), works under the general direction of the Department Manager and Laboratory Operations Management. The role ensures laboratory work is performed in accordance with GMPs, policies and procedures, testing requirements, and applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. The supervisor provides specialized technical expertise, trains and advises technologists and support staff, manages proficiency testing and reporting, and evaluates and recommends testing procedures. The position also supports technical issues, accreditation, critical review of patient results, and reporting. The supervisor oversees daily departmental operations, staffing schedules, sample and testing workflows, inventory, and quality activities. The role works with Quality Assurance to investigate and resolve client complaints, identifies process improvements, supports audits, analyzes department data and quality indicators, and ensures accurate and timely test-result review and data handling. The role also performs technologist duties when needed to support staffing. The schedule is second shift, Sunday through Wednesday. The position requires four years of microbiology experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant science or clinical laboratory science/medical technology program. The stated salary range is $65,000–$85,000 per year.

Requirements

Four years of microbiology experience.
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, or in a clinical laboratory science/medical technology program from an accrediting institution.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements in CAP/CLIA settings and knowledge of FDA and industry standards.
Ability to interpret and apply government and industry regulations.
Effective written and oral communication skills, including presentation and interpersonal skills.
Cross-functional team leadership skills and ability to collaborate closely with others.
Strong organizational and planning skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision, adapt to change, and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to analyze, define, and clearly communicate complex issues to leadership.
Ability to troubleshoot and make decisions on complex issues, often in a cross-functional team setting.
Technical knowledge of applicable regulations.
Knowledge of clinical reference laboratory operations.
Analytical thinking and communication skills.
Physical dexterity to repetitively use hands, arms, and shoulders to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, and access cabinets and stored items at various levels, including overhead.
Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly at normal conversational distance, by telephone, and in group settings.
Ability to operate a personal computer continuously for extended periods of four or more hours.
Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate and reason, define problems, establish facts, draw conclusions, and make judgments and decisions.
Must follow laboratory safety and exposure procedures and use provided safety clothing and equipment.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily department operations to maintain the flow of samples and testing.
Oversee staff scheduling to meet production schedules.
Counsel staff about problems encountered in daily operations.
Work with Quality Assurance to investigate client complaints, develop solutions, and make recommendations to management.
Identify process improvements that support client expectations and company objectives.
Recommend new departmental equipment.
Oversee inventory monitoring and ordering by establishing and maintaining par levels and restocking points for supplies and reagents.
Perform duties in compliance with applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Support Eurofins DPT’s business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics.
Ensure technologists are adequately trained; provide training and technical advice to technologists and support staff; and promote consistent implementation of policies and procedures.
Perform technologist duties as needed to support appropriate staffing levels.
Ensure timely and accurate review of test results and participate in reporting patient results.
Compile statistics and track and trend departmental data.
Analyze Environmental Monitoring results for staff performance and feedback.
Generate Phase I Out of Specification (OOS) investigative reports in a timely manner.
Analyze and review Quality Indicator metrics and implement changes.
Perform internal and external audit responsibilities as needed.
Oversee checking and transfer of data and correct potentially inaccurate data before further processing or release.
Handle laboratory proficiency testing and reporting, and evaluate and recommend new testing procedures.
Provide technical support related to laboratory results and accreditation.