Lab Supervisor (Microbiology)

Essential Functions

• Supervises daily laboratory operations, including staffing, scheduling, workflow management, and supply inventory, ensuring seamless and efficient services.
• Oversees laboratory testing processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality test results in compliance with CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards.
• Manages quality control (QC) and proficiency testing, troubleshooting outliers, documenting corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with accreditation guidelines.
• Leads and develops laboratory staff, conducting competency assessments, training, coaching, and performance evaluations to foster professional growth and compliance.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality, preventive maintenance, and escalating issues to the Administrative Laboratory Director.
• Supports financial management efforts, monitoring supply usage, reducing waste, and selecting cost-effective reagents and materials.
• Facilitates clear and effective communication, conducting regular staff meetings, disseminating relevant information, and maintaining collaboration with clinical teams.
• Ensures a safe and compliant work environment, promoting adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory policies.
• Drives continuous process improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing strategies to enhance laboratory efficiency, patient care, and operational outcomes.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervision and Staff Management
• Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Manager or Director on staffing issues.
• Aids in performance evaluations and goal setting.
• Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
• Manages departmental budget ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining high quality service.
• Maintains expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
• Contributes to evaluation and implementation of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Contributes to development of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
• Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
• Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
• Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher preferred
• 1-2 years of related experience in the profession required
• 1-2 years of previous leadership experience preferred