Supervisor - Molecular Operations, Liquid Profiling; 3rd Shift

Position Summary

The Supervisor - Molecular Operations, Liquid Profiling oversees daily operations of the Molecular Liquid Profiling laboratory and ensures the molecular area meets all necessary Quality Control (QC) guidelines.

• Manages/performs all clinical molecular testing.
• Maintains routine molecular equipment maintenance and support logs.
• Trains molecular technologists on new techniques.
• Monitors test analysis and specimen examination to maintain analytic performance.
• Follows lab procedures for specimen handling/processing, testing, reporting, and maintaining patient result records.
• Performs and documents proficiency testing (PT) samples.
• Adheres to QC policies; documents QC activities, instrument/procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
• Follows established procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance.
• Documents corrective actions when performance specifications are not met.
• Tracks, accumulates, and computes performance metrics.
• Prioritizes and triages specimens; handles/disposes specimens and chemical waste per manual and regulatory requirements.
• Supports compliance with FDA, CLIA, NYS, CAP, ISO, etc.
• Ensures adequate inventories of reagents and supplies.
• Resolves employee relations issues and recommends disciplinary action.
• Serves as first point of contact for technical/procedural/policy questions; communicates updates.
• Accepts other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological/clinical/medical laboratory science or medical technology.
• 4+ years lab experience, including 2 years high-complexity patient testing (1 in Molecular Pathology methods).
• Knowledge of lab safety and QC procedures/regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet for business.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• 6+ years molecular methods experience in CLIA/NYS/CAP/ISO-regulated environment.
• CLSp (MB) or MB(ASCP) certification preferred.

• 3rd shift: 9:30pm–8:00am.
• Periodic travel; some evenings/weekends/holidays.
• Pre-employment: criminal background check, drug screening, credit check (for certain positions), and reference verification.

• Sit/stand and work at a computer for long periods.
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and lab chemicals (including formalin); may face extreme temperatures/noise/fumes.
• Visual acuity/color discrimination; repetitive motion; lift up to 30 pounds.