Supervisor, Molecular Laboratory

Position: Supervisor, Molecular Laboratory - Tuesday - Friday, 10pm - 8:30am
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** Position Overview
** The Supervisor, Molecular Lab is responsible for the general supervision of the laboratory personnel and the daily operations of the  laboratory. This role may perform high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, quality control and quality assurance procedures while complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The high complexity nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work independently in a team environment.
The Supervisor,  Molecular Lab will often be the first point of contact for different teams including but not limited to Molecular Technologists, Laboratory Assistants, Workflow Coordinators,  and Quality Control teams. This role must also act as a liaison between the laboratory staff, support departments, and senior management.  As such, the Supervisor, Molecular Lab must exhibit leadership skills such as good judgment, sound analysis and decision making, the ability to remain professional and composed under pressure, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the laboratory and across departments.
** Essential Duties
** Include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Provide day-to-day supervision of the laboratory personnel.
* Oversee and manage day-to-day workflow operations, ensuring all processes align with organizational goals and quality standards.
* Identify and troubleshoot high complexity problems independently that adversely affect test performance.
* Validate acceptability of test results by review of quality control parameters.
* Use statistical methods to assess laboratory performance.
* Resolve and document resolution of non-conforming events and recommend corrective actions.
* Respond to technical questions consistent with the level of training.
* Ensure the laboratory meets all turn-around times.
* Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to address process bottlenecks and create sustainable solutions.
* Manage the testing and validation of new laboratory information management software (LIMS) systems procedures and workflows.
* Perform processing of patient samples in accordance with the clinical laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Maintain responsibility for the daily operating, maintenance, and monitoring of all laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, Nucleic Acid quantification instruments, NGS instruments and liquid handling robotics.
* Ensure the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of workflow documentation, including pending logs, reports, and batch trackers.
* Coordinate the repair of laboratory equipment with appropriate internal and external service personnel.
* Manage team schedules to ensure consistent coverage for laboratory operations.
* Manage the testing and validation of new laboratory equipment and procedures.
* Conduct duties within a housekeeping system to ensure a contaminant-free and safe laboratory environment.
* Develop and maintain responsibility for the upkeep of SOPs.
* Maintain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and other safety standards.
* Maintain regulatory standards as required (e.g., Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP)).
* Assist with the ordering and inventory of the laboratory supplies, as needed.
* Organize and prioritize work, write/conduct performance reviews, train/develop, and manage work performance.
* Consistent demonstration of exceptional leadership qualities, including but not limited to the ability to attract and retain the best team, foster a culture of high performance,…