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Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Lab Supervisor-Core

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIrving, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of five years of full-time supervisory experience is required.
  • Six years of clinical experience is required.
  • 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 is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Laboratory Information Systems is required.
  • Ability to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses, with significant manual dexterity, is required.
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods is required.
  • Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 1 to 10 pounds frequently, 11 to 25 pounds occasionally, and 36 to 50 pounds seldom is required; objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
  • Ability to establish work priorities, handle several tasks simultaneously, and work independently is required.
  • Ability to handle client information confidentially is required.
  • Ability to use personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and/or work practice controls as directed by management is required.
  • Compliance with established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements is required.

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, train, and develop assigned staff 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 repeat testing.
  • 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 necessitated by absence or peak workload.
  • Complete special projects, including surveys, statistical reports, studies, and research, as requested.
  • Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
  • Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
  • Answer questions from clients or other laboratory personnel, if applicable.
  • Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • 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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