ARUP Laboratories · 1 week ago
Laboratory Supervisor (NYQ) - FISH (Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization)
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah. The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations and personnel, ensuring quality testing and reporting, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Schedule : Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting test results
The Supervisor assists the leadership team with operational and administrative functions that facilitate excellent patient care, maintain laboratory functions and ensure quality objectives
In addition, the Supervisor acts as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Certified Technologist as needed to cover absences and/or increased production demands
Per the Medical Director’s job description, the following functions may be delegated to the ARUP Operations Director, ARUP Group Manager, or ARUP Supervisor who qualify as a CLIA General Supervisor (or New York State (NY) qualifications for laboratory supervisory duties for NY testing): the responsibility of ensuring the functions of QC performance and data review, proficiency testing performance, training, competency assessment and test methodology performance studies
Must have experience in clinical FISH technical procedures and analysis, familiarity with complex FISH equipment, advanced microscopy skills, hands-on proficiency in imaging and excellent troubleshooting skills
CG(ASCP) certification and/or MB(ASCP) certification is strongly preferred
The Supervisor must be familiar with the requirements of national regulatory agencies as well as universal guidelines (ACMG, CLSI, CAP)
Be able to relate professionally with people, motivate others, possess organizational and time management skills, have strong attention to detail and process and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Work at the bench level as needed for purposes of workflow, monitor QA/QC programs, ensure that all procedures, materials, and equipment validations are documented as required by existing policy, training of employees as needed and perform other tasks customary for a position of this caliber
Conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures
Provide effective leadership and direction to workforce members
Monitor and manage workforce member performance
Ensure adequate allocation of resources including financial, instrumentation, supply, and personnel
Ensure competency assessments are performed for direct reports performing supervisory functions
Ensure the orientation, training, and competency of testing personnel prior to independently performing testing on patient specimens per ARUP policy and regulatory requirements
Ensure that training needs are identified and addressed to maintain competent workforce
Ensure that sufficient appropriately qualified testing personnel are recruited and trained to manage the complexity and scope of service provided, and that the competency of all individuals performing test procedures is regularly reviewed
Ensure supervisory duties are delegated only to personnel who meet the CLIA General Supervisor qualifications (or New York State (NY) qualifications for laboratory supervisory duties for NY testing)
Provide clear and timely communication, including bringing problems and non-conformities to the attention of the laboratory management
Ensure or perform day-to-day supervision of test performance by testing personnel
Ensure effective problem resolution and corrective actions
Monitor test performance to meet the quality and service standards of the organization
Ensure or perform Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Improvement to maintain acceptable level of testing performance
Ensure actions are taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specification
Ensure results of test examinations are not reported until test system is functioning properly
Ensures enrollment and participation in proficiency testing or alternative performance assessment
As Delegated By CMOs/laboratory Directors: • ensure implementation of a safe laboratory environment by reviewing and approving monthly safety audits with corrective action to address noted safety issues/concerns; • ensures selection of laboratory equipment, supplies, and services necessary to meet the objectives of the organization with respect to quality
May participate in selection of test methodology
May participate in establishment and/or verification or validation of laboratory test performance
May participate in ensuring that qualified personnel are employed
Maintain open and effective communication within the area of responsibility and with all other departments within the organization
Represent the area of responsibility to the rest of the organization
Provide effective leadership and direction to workforce members
Monitor and evaluate the accomplishment of goals and manages workforce member performance
Monitors the competency and training of employees in providing diagnostic testing within the scope of the work section
Hires, holds, and documents formal employee counseling sessions, and terminates as necessary
Directs the daily workflow assigned to specific technical work section(s), including work assignments and result review
Develops and ensures that procedures and methods are performed according to section protocol and kept up to date
Prepares and monitors procedures and schedules for quality control, equipment, instrument and instrument maintenance and enforces compliance
Consults with the Medical Director(s) regarding technical issues when appropriate
Ensures all changes within the laboratory are sufficiently validated prior to implementation
Receives and handles complaints
May provide technical expertise in the use, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all laboratory instruments, equipment, reagents, and procedures
Performs routine and specialized procedures as necessary
Maintains adequate supply inventories to meet or exceed TAT
Provides for review of patient testing results daily
Assists the Group Manager by providing input for Strategic Planning, annual budget, and Standards of Performance
Participates in committees, task forces, and improvement teams as defined
Assists with the complete instrument and/or testing method correlation prior to anticipated implementation
Performs assessment of peers performing non-waived testing as a Qualified Observer
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or better in Biological Sciences or related field
Applicable ASCP or AAB certification
Doctoral degree in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or in the chemical or biological sciences with one (1) years of post-degree high complexity clinical diagnostic testing experience post Technologist Trainee level
Or Master's degree in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or in the chemical or biological sciences with two (2) years of post-degree high complexity clinical diagnostic testing experience post Technologist Trainee level
Or Bachelor's degree in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or in the chemical or biological sciences with four (4) years of post-degree high complexity clinical diagnostic testing experience post Technologist Trainee level
Experience must include two (2) years spent working under a director at the doctoral level
Preferred
Master's Degree or better in Biological Sciences or related field
PhD or better in Biological Sciences or related field
Familiarity with the requirements of national regulatory agencies as well as universal guidelines (ACMG, CLSI, CAP)
Demonstrated skills in in the areas of: relating professionally with people, motivating others, possess organizational and time management skills, have strong attention to detail and process and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
CG(ASCP) certification and/or MB(ASCP) certification is strongly preferred
Experience in clinical FISH technical procedures and analysis, familiarity with complex FISH equipment, advanced microscopy skills, hands-on proficiency in imaging and excellent troubleshooting skills
Experience demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility
Company
ARUP Laboratories
ARUP Laboratories is a research and development laboratory that provides laboratory operations and system laboratory alignment solutions.
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