Lab Supervisor - Immunology

Job Description

Lab Supervisor - Immunology

Chantilly, VA, Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 AM to 11:30 AM/ Training: M-F, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Pay range: $67,000+ per year
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
•    Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
•    Best-in-class well-being programs
•    Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
•    healthyMINDS mental health program
•    Vacation and Health/Flex Time
•    6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
•    FinFit financial coaching and services
•    401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
•    Employee stock purchase plan
•    Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Annual incentive plans
•    Matching gifts program
•    Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
•    Career advancement opportunities
•    and so much more!

Under direction of the manager/director, plan, organize, schedule and direct the work of the section in order to effectively maximize employees, equipment and material utilization within budgetary constraints while adhering to quality technical standards. Accountable for quantity and quality of specimens handled and test results.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee activities of the department, distribute/assign work, determine priorities, schedule non-routine procedures.
• Resolves technical problems in accordance with established policies and procedures; is available to testing personnel at all times that tests are being performed to provide on-site telephone or electronic consultation.
• Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained, to include review of quality control, instrument and equipment maintenance, and other quality assurance activities.
• Perform supervisory functions for their assigned staff including interviewing, hiring, training, competency assessments, and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling.
• Perform advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques. May duplicate work of others to confirm test results. Re-evaluate methodology, make recommended changes and assist in test interpretation. Determine if further testing should be done on samples or if test should be repeated.
• Check/approve all specialized and problem reports for accuracy. Assures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Initiate quality-control measures and monitor quality of work for adherence to laboratory standards.
• Responsible for the development and on-going maintenance of a detailed laboratory procedure manual; format as established to meet accreditation and licensing requirements.
• Perform duties of technologist as necessitated by absence or peak workload.
• Completes special projects as requested - surveys, statistical reports, studies, research, etc.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Establish and maintain training and competency programs as appropriate.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Actively supports and complies with company and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Escalates any problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures and all complaints concerning the validity of test results, turnaround times, and the like.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Qualifications:

*Immunology experience highly preferred

Education Required:

• BS/BA in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) or Association of International Credential evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Education Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology preferred

Required Work Experience:  

Four (4) years full-time clinical testing experience in the specialty for employees with a Bachelor's Degree.
-OR-
Two (2) years full-time clinical testing experience in the specialty for employees with a Master's Degree.
- OR-
One (1) year full-time clinical testing experience in the specialty for employees with a PhD

Preferred Work Experience:  

Previous supervisory experience preferred. 

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Work Environment:

• Required to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals.

Knowledge: 

• Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
• Thorough knowledge of technical aspects of all tests performed and equipment utilized in the discipline for which he/she is responsible.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with employees, co-workers and clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
• Ability to make sound decision under stressful situations.
• Analytical skills necessary to determine and correct operational problems, and to schedule and plan the work of others.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology (Preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology or related field (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• ASCP Certification (Preferred)
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (e.g. California) preferred

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