What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laboratory Supervisor position at Aspira Labs, Inc.?
Job Title: General Lab Supervisor
Department: Lab operations
Reports To: Director of Laboratory Operations
Location: Austin, Texas
Terms: Full-time (40 hours)
Requirements: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift; Periodic Saturdays and Holidays as may be required
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The General Lab Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day technical and scientific oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting test results in addition to the testing of research samples and the management of the specimen repository.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Selects test methodology appropriate for the clinical use of the test menu.
- Verifies procedures for testing performed and establishes the laboratory’s performance criteria, including accuracy and precision of each test and test system.
- Enrolls the laboratory in an approved PT program commensurate with services offered.
- Establishes a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed, establishes acceptable levels of analytic performance, and ensures these levels are maintained throughout the testing process.
- Resolves technical problems and ensures corrective actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
- Ensures patient test results are not reported until all corrective action has been taken and the test system is functioning properly.
- Performs testing and provides day-to-day supervision of personnel performing testing.
- Coordinates schedule for personnel and laboratory activities.
- Monitors test analyses and specimen examination to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
- Fulfills certain responsibilities as delegated by the Lab Director.
- Identifies training needs and ensures testing personnel receive regular in-service training.
- Management and organization of specimen repository, including:
- Collaborating with other teams and clinical trial sites
- Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
- Processes, catalogs and storage of specimens
- Manages sample manifest and associated information
- Tests research specimens and compiles data
- Evaluates the performance and competency of all testing personnel on an ongoing basis in accordance with our SOPs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements:
- Master’s in clinical laboratory science, medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science plus 2 years’ work experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and 4 years lab experience.
Professional Experience:
- Must qualify as General Supervisor in accordance with CLIA Regulations 493.1423 Standard: Testing Personnel Qualifications with documentation of training and certifications.
- 1-2 years of laboratory supervisor experience.
- Knowledge of Cobas 6000/Cobas Pure, digital PCR and ELISA technology.
- 2 years of experience handling biospecimens and working knowledge of basic laboratory procedures.
- 2 years of experience processing billing and billing inquiries associated with a laboratory environment.
- 2 years of experience with a laboratory information system.
- 2 years of experience with SOPs, validation protocols for completion of accurate documentation.
- 4 years training in an HHS-approved program and experience in high-complexity testing.
- MT(ASCP) or equivalent preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Experience with the Cobas 6000/Cobas Pure or equivalent.
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Basic computer skills: Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, and Word.
- Strong interpersonal, management, critical thinking, and decision making skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong sense of ethical and moral attitudes necessary for maintaining the confidentiality of patient information.
- Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings.
- Ability to work overtime hours, as required.
- Strong typing skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to take on additional projects as required by the Research and Development Department.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- The General Lab Supervisor is responsible for supervising the Clinical Laboratory Assistants and Medical Laboratory Technicians.