Supervisor, Laboratory Services

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Supervisor, Laboratory Services provides technical direction and support to individual(s) serving as full time or part time technologists at assigned laboratory. This employee also conducts technical, administrative, and managerial functions under the supervision of managing staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Performance Management: Ability to set performance goals, provide feedback, conduct evaluations, and effectively delegate tasks.
Training & Development: Providing employee training and motivation to enhance skills.
Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

Nice To Haves

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Supervises the test performance of technologists, reviews preliminary test results on worksheets, monitors the recording and distribution of finalized reports, initiates deviation report investigations, and implements corrective actions.
Assists technical personnel in the resolution of test result discrepancies and performance of proficiency test exercises.
Manages the purchase, requisition, and maintenance of the laboratory stock of supplies.
Oversees the orientation, training, and evaluation of competency for current and new laboratory testing personnel.
Assists with the management and scheduling of clinical laboratory personnel.
Performs occasional technical functions for activities related to the laboratory’s quality assurance program, licensure, or certification.
Interviews, hires, evaluates, counsels, and disciplines subordinate employees.
Assists in the development of departmental policies for employee bloodborne pathogen exposures, and oversees employee health exposures.
Collaborates with management in the education of medical students and allied technical personnel through specialized studies, scientific committees, and collaborative research.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.