Laboratory Supervisor; Medical Lab), Microbiology & Molecular

Responsibilities

Jobs in this group are typically responsible for managing and operating laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of disease. They ensure equipment maintenance, adhere to safety protocols, and support quality control.

These roles focus on performing a range of operational activities in support of laboratory testing, including managing lab equipment, ensuring proper safety protocols, and supporting research and experiments. Responsible for maintaining lab functionality and efficiency.

Represents people leaders (hire/fire authority) with majority of time spent overseeing their area of responsibility. Achieve goals through direct and/or indirect reports.

Supervises support level employees. Sets goals and objectives for other employees within the Job Area. Develops solutions to a variety of routine problems, and escalates more complex issues to higher-level managers. Ensures policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act & Amendments (CLIA)
• Experience:
  
  3 years relevant experience
• License/Certification:
  Medical Technologist or categorical, ASCP or equivalent

OR

Histotechnologist/Histotechnician

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree or High School Equivalency and education credits in Compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act & Amendments (CLIA) criteria for General Supervisor.
• Experience:
  
  3 years relevant experience for Bachelor’s Degree; 3 years relevant experience for Associate’s Degree plus valid Histology Supervisor state license; or 5 years relevant experience for HS diploma plus minimum CLIA required education credits.
• License/Certification: HT HTL, ASCP or equivalent preferred (such as valid Histology Supervisor state issued license)

Job requires sitting, standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive);
Repetitive motion: computer use. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills;
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly;
Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, noise, radiation (in limited specific areas), blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $ annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center.  U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by  U.S. News & World Report as the best children’s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.

Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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