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Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Lab Supervisor

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTampa, FL, USA$76.4k - $137.6k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least five years of full-time supervisory experience.
  • At least six years of clinical experience.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field is required.
  • Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in the designated specialty is required.
  • Knowledge of organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently, establish work priorities, and handle several tasks simultaneously to maximize department efficiency.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with employees, co-workers, and clients.
  • Ability to handle client information confidentially.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
  • Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 1 to 10 pounds frequently, 11 to 25 pounds occasionally, and 36 to 50 pounds seldom; objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
  • Ability to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatus requiring significant manual dexterity.
  • Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel License required before the first day of work.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, schedule, and direct the work of the section under the direction of the manager or director to maximize employee, equipment, and material utilization within budgetary constraints while adhering to quality technical standards.
  • Be accountable for the quantity and quality of specimens handled and test results.
  • Oversee department activities, distribute and assign work, determine priorities, and schedule non-routine procedures.
  • Interview, hire, and train assigned staff, and provide staff development through performance evaluations and corrective counseling.
  • Perform advanced or specialized tests and related laboratory techniques; duplicate work to confirm test results; reevaluate methodology; recommend changes; assist in test interpretation; and determine whether samples require further testing or repeated tests.
  • Check and approve specialized and problem reports for accuracy.
  • Initiate quality-control measures and monitor work quality for adherence to laboratory standards.
  • Perform technologist duties when needed due to absence or peak workload.
  • Complete special projects as requested, including surveys, statistical reports, studies, and research.
  • Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
  • Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
  • Adhere to established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.
  • Use personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and/or work practice controls as directed by management.
  • Answer questions from clients or other laboratory personnel, if applicable.
  • Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience as a Supervisor at Quest Diagnostics.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology is preferred.
  • ASCP Certification is preferred.

About the Company

Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Quest Diagnostics provides clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic services. It processes patient samples across a network of laboratories to run a broad menu of 3,000+ tests, including cancer diagnostics and anatomical pathology, and delivers interpretive reports through its medical staff. Tests are performed at its patient service centers, esoteric and rapid-response labs, and outpatient facilities, with results shared with clinicians via connected data systems. What sets Quest Diagnostics apart is its scale and scope: the world’s largest clinical lab network, the broadest test menu, a large team of MDs and PhDs for interpretation, and leadership in cancer diagnostics and pre-employment drug testing, plus extensive clinical trials testing. Its goal is to empower healthcare providers and patients with actionable diagnostic insights to identify, treat, and manage disease, inspire healthy behaviors, and improve health outcomes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Secaucus, NJ
Founded
1967

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