Lab Supervisor

Job Details

Category: Laboratory Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Job function: Operations Job family: Laboratory Operations Shift: Day Employee type: Regular Full-Time Work mode: On-site

Job Description: Lab Supervisor - Pittsburgh, PA Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Department: Clinical Lab, Pain Management Pay range: Minimum of $63,840 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 HealthFlex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401k 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 the 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.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee activities of the department, distribute, assign work, determine priorities, schedule non-routine procedures
• Perform supervisory functions for their assigned staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, 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
• Initiate quality-control measures and monitor quality of work for adherence to laboratory standards
• Perform duties of technologist as necessitated by absence or peak workload
• Complete special projects as requested - surveys, statistical reports, studies, research, etc.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition
• Complete training and competency checklists 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
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel if applicable
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections if needed
• 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:

• Required Work Experience: Four (4) to six (6) years full-time experience as a medical technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory
• Preferred Work Experience: Previous supervisory experience preferred

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• 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
• Objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• 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

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required
• 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

Education:

• Bachelors Degree Medical Technology
• Preferred: Bachelors Degree Medical Technology or related field

Licenses and Certifications:

• ASCP Certification
• Preferred: 56543
• Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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