Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - High Complexity (Full time-On site)
Trumbull, Connecticut, United States
About this position
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Laboratory Supervisor to join our team on a full-time, on-site basis. This role is critical in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of our high-complexity clinical laboratory. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a keen attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of laboratory practices and regulations. Join us in making a difference in patient care by supporting our laboratory in delivering accurate and timely results.
Introduction
Job Responsibilities
- Supervising and coordinating the activities of laboratory personnel to ensure high-quality testing and timely results.
- Ensuring all laboratory procedures comply with regulatory standards and safety guidelines.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
- Managing laboratory inventory, including ordering supplies and maintaining equipment.
- Conducting regular performance evaluations and providing ongoing training and development for laboratory staff.
- Collaborating with other departments to support patient care and laboratory services.
- Analyzing laboratory data and metrics to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and records for all laboratory activities.
Job Requirements:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years direct experience in CLIA molecular high complexity laboratory testing.
- On site full-time and located within commutable distance to the lab
- Experience in laboratory supervision, staff management, and compliance monitoring
- Knowledge of maintaining lab equipment and managing lab supplies
- Experience maintaining laboratory instrumentation, coordinating preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and managing laboratory inventory and supplies.
- Proficiency in molecular diagnostic techniques, including nucleic acid extraction, real-time PCR (qPCR), quality control, and assay troubleshooting.
Preferred:
- Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of CLIA/COLA requirements specific to molecular diagnostic laboratories, including documentation, quality assurance, competency assessments, and validation requirements.
- Experience validating molecular diagnostic assays on 96-well and/or 384-well real-time PCR platforms.