Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - Microbiology - Evenings

About the role

The Microbiology Laboratory at MD Anderson Cancer Center plays a vital role in the diagnosis and management of infections affecting immunocompromised and oncology patients. This highly specialized laboratory provides critical testing that supports timely treatment decisions, infection prevention efforts, and overall patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities in a clinical laboratory.
• Be a subject matter expert in assigned laboratory section.
• Supervise employees and assist with troubleshooting efforts of challenging processes or procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting of computer functions and ensure all employees are competent and able to perform computer functions.
• Oversee coordination and ensure maintenance of policies and procedures for all clinical testing.
• Review and update SOPs in a timely manner to ensure that current practices are aligned with approved procedures.
• Lead the evaluation and validation of new methodologies, tests, and instrumentation.
• Assist with LIS and EMR applications implementation, testing, and recommend modifications as needed.
• Perform clinical lab assays, tests, and procedures necessary to ensure optimal patient care services.
• Assist with administrative onboarding for new staff members.

Requirements

• Strong microbiology expertise.
• Leadership experience.
• The ability to balance technical responsibilities with staff development and operational oversight.

Qualifications

• Required Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in a related science field or Molecular Genetic Technology OR
• Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program
• Preferred Education:
• Master's Degree in a related science field
• Doctorate in a related science field
• Required Work Experience:
• 8 years of clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include three years of lead or supervisory experience OR
• 6 years of clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include three years of lead or supervisory experience, with Master's degree OR
• 4 years of clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include three years of lead or supervisory experience, with Doctorate degree
• Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience
• 2 years of clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience may be substituted for required certification
• Required Licenses and Certifications:
• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist Technologist/Scientist/Specialist certification OR
• CHS - Certified Histocompatibility Specialist, American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) OR
• CHT - Certified Histocompatibility Technologist, American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) OR
• MDT - Molecular Diagnostics Tech, American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR
• MT - Medical Technologist, American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Skills

Technical Leadership
Productivity, Supervision, and Teambuilding
Regulatory and Quality Oversight

Benefits

MD Anderson offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid medical benefits, generous paid time off, retirement plans, tuition assistance, leadership development opportunities, and additional benefits, along with the opportunity to advance your career within a world-renowned cancer center dedicated to excellence in patient care, research, education, and innovation.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 annually.

Schedule

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 1pm - 9:30pm with rotating weekend and holiday coverage.