General Laboratory Supervisor

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The General Supervisor (night shift) is responsible for ensuring that samples are tested promptly, accurately, and proficiently, while adhering to applicable CAP and CLIA regulations. Perform essential functions such as: workflow of samples, effective communication with Lab Management and Lab Personnel. The general supervisor must provide day-to-day processing supervision and must be accessible while testing is being performed.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing day-to-day processing supervision of high complexity test performance by testing personnel.
• Ensure each employee has the necessary tools and supplies to complete their job in an efficient high-quality manner.
• Ensure proper communication to technical lab upon any changes to protocol or company policies.
• Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance is maintained.
• As applicable, under Technical Supervisors directions, assist training and documenting competency assessment of all laboratory employees in compliance with regulating bodies (CAP, CLIA, etc.).
• Assist maintaining all compliance documentation in accordance with regulating bodies (CAP, CLIA, etc.) including cleaning logs, maintenance logs, IQ/OQ/PM's etc.
• Collaborate with the Quality Analyst on writing, updating, and maintaining SOP manual.
• Performing sample processing, DNA extraction and PCR. Ability to run KingFisher Flex, Veriti Pro, Accufill and QuantStudio 12K and 5.
• Continuously monitor and develop workflow processes as needed to ensure timely turnaround, efficiency, and quality of specimen processing.
• Provide technical oversight to lab personnel who perform testing procedures.
• Strong understanding of procedures, SOPs, QC/controls to ensure accurate and valid data is reported.
• Responsible for supporting menu validations.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science is required.
• Experience:
  • 1+ year previous supervisory experience required.
  • 2+ year training and experience in high-complexity testing, PCR based
• Certifications/Licenses:
  • Medical Technologist certification from AAB focusing in Molecular Diagnostics or other equivalent certifications (AMT, ABB, etc.).
• Knowledge/Skills:
  • Knowledge of clinical laboratory services
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to run KingFisher Flex, Veriti Pro, Accufill and QuantStudio 12k & 5 highly preferred!

ABOUT OUR CLIENT:

MP's client is the nation's leading PCR-based infectious disease laboratory, advancing healthcare through decentralized patient-directed testing, large-scale surveillance pathogen testing, antimicrobial stewardship, and value-based care programs. In a global environment threatened by growing antimicrobial resistance, rapid diagnoses matter. MP's client sets the pace for industry-leading laboratory operations through unparalleled turnaround time, yielding insights that mobilize accurate clinical decisions. With over 20 years in the clinical laboratory industry, MP's client provides services to over 10,000 clinicians nationwide.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Salary Range: Minimum salary of $85k+
  • Final compensation for this role is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, and certification.
• Lab Location: Clarksville, IN 47129 (10 minutes from Louisville, KY!)
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more.
• Shift/Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week. Early morning shift (around 3:00am start time).