Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor

About the role

Optum WA, formerly The Everett Clinic, is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor, Microbiology to join their team in Everett, WA. This role is responsible for overseeing daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading a team of medical technologists.

Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight - Oversees daily laboratory operations, ensuring appropriate staffing, workflow efficiency, turnaround times, and high service quality
• Performing Bench Testing - Performs bench testing as needed and provides advanced technical expertise and troubleshooting for instruments, methods, and workflows
• Leadership & Personnel Management - Supervises and leads medical technologists and lead technologists, including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Management - Ensures laboratory compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements (CLIA, CAP, OSHA, etc.), develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures, monitors and evaluates laboratory systems to ensure accuracy, precision, and clinical reliability of test results
• Proficiency Testing & Continuous Improvement - Coordinates proficiency testing participation, reviews performance, conducts root cause analyses, and implements corrective actions
• Safety & Risk Management - Investigates safety events, implements corrective actions, and promotes a strong culture of safety across the laboratory
• Collaboration & Clinical Support - Collaborates with clinicians, nursing, infection prevention, and administrative teams to support timely, accurate testing and provide consultation on test selection and interpretation
• Inventory, Equipment & Vendor Management - Manages inventory and procurement of supplies, reagents, and equipment; coordinates vendor relationships, service agreements, and contracts
• Documentation & Reporting - Maintains required records and prepares reports related to quality control, instrument maintenance, proficiency testing, competency, and operational metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by a nationally recognized agency
• 3+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory operations, including laboratory techniques, procedures, and equipment
• Knowledge of CLIA regulations and experience serving as a technical supervisor
• Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance principles and procedures, including proficiency testing and instrument maintenance
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS) and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment, handle multiple tasks and priorities, and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to perform laboratory tests and procedures, including standing for extended periods of time and moving up to 50 pounds
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills with the ability to supervise, train, and mentor laboratory staff
• Knowledge of Lean principles, practices and proven ability to utilize Lean tools to improve operational efficiency

Benefits

• Generous salary + performance quality incentives
• Generous PTO
• Retailment Match
• Employee Wellness Program, including reimbursement for exercise
• Generous Transit Support & Parking

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

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