Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor

Job Description

The Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor oversees day-to-day testing operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and supervises laboratory personnel. The role requires strong technical expertise in microbial identification, environmental monitoring, and quality assurance to guarantee accurate and timely analytical results.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Workflow Management

• Oversee daily lab workflows, sample processing, and test turnaround times.
• Assist in proficiency testing and affiliated laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Prioritize and schedule staff assignments to ensure complete shift coverage.
• Maintain inventories of reagents, media, and lab supplies, ordering materials as needed.
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, validation, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.

Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all testing complies with safety and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, GMP, CLIA, CAP, or OSHA).
• Review and approve test data, environmental monitoring reports, and final documentation.
• Investigate non-conformance events and the implementation of effective CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
• Assist in maintaining the laboratory’s internal quality control (QC) programs.

Personnel Leadership & Training

• Direct supervision of microbiologists, lab analysts, and technicians.
• Conduct training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and perform ongoing staff competency assessments.
• Mentor team members and resolve operational or interpersonal conflicts.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s in Microbiology, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related life science.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on microbiology laboratory experience.
• 1 to 2 years of proven leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong technical background in microscopy, aseptic techniques, microbial limits testing, bioburden testing, or identification assays.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• In-depth understanding of Chemical and Biological Laboratory Health and Safety requirements.
• Ability to follow and periodically review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Proficient with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Company Description

SanAir Technologies Laboratory, Inc. is a diversified environmental and wellness testing laboratory holding company. We are committed to providing a high standard of performance and service, reliable quality, and maintaining well-balanced working relationships with all our clients. Our combined laboratories represent a total of approximately 106 employees in Virginia, Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts.

Based in Richmond, Virginia, SanAir Technologies Laboratory, Inc.’s specialties have grown to include analytical and consulting services to detect and identify asbestos, lead and metals, environmental microbiology, bacteria, Legionella and other environmental hazards. SanAir’s clientele includes industrial hygienists, engineers, governments, and restoration and remediation contractors. SanAir’s Syracuse location provides laboratory analysis for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Soil Vapor Intrusion, Industrial Hygiene (IH) – PV2120 and Renewable Energy – Methane to Markets, among others.

Benefits

- Company Sponsored Benefits: (Eligible 1st of the month following 60th day of employment)
            - Medical
            - Dental 
            - Short- and Long-Term Disability
            - Life / AD&D

- Paid Time Off
- Company Contribution Benefits:
            - Monthly HSA of $35.00
            - 401(k) -- 4% match on Employee 5% contribution (Eligible 12 months after date of hire)
- Available Benefits Not Sponsored by Company
            - Medical and Dental Coverage for Child/Children/Spouse/Family
            - Supplemental Insurance