Flow Cytometry Technical Supervisor

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The Flow Cytometry Technical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the coordination of daily specimen processing in the laboratory department. Communicates with staff physicians and other employees regarding patient specimens. Works with the Laboratory Director and the Manager of Laboratory Services to ensure efficient and technically correct systems and procedures in the department that include QA/QC of reagents, instrumentation, proficiency testing, etc.

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Lab, Chemistry, Biology or related field. Experience may be substituted for education as described by State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Personnel Statutes.
• Must have greater than 5 years clinical laboratory experience in the specialty for which you will supervise.
• Has at least one year of solid analysis experience.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Clinical Laboratory Supervisor's license in the areas pertinent to the testing being performed.
• Previous experience with Navios instruments and Kaluza software preferred.

Supervisory Duties:

• Has the authority to initiate actions and make decisions within established precedents or well-defined policy with regular managerial direction and review.
• Oversees daily activities of department to maximize scheduling and real-time utilization of resources. Shifts resources as needed.
• Interacts with management to ensure smooth flow of work through department.
• Participates in daily, weekly, monthly, and annual planning process as appropriate. Oversees department metrics.
• Interacts with outside vendors and evaluates proposals for laboratory improvement (instrumentation/processing systems) for feasibility and effectiveness.
• Directs and oversees validation processes prior to the implementation of new systems, policies, or procedures to CAP standards.
• Monitors volume trends and ensures the laboratory is appropriately stocked with the necessary supplies, reagents, and chemicals.
• Writes/edits/updates new and existing policies and procedures and collaborates with the laboratory manager if assistance is needed.
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.
• Projects a favorable image of the company to promote its aims and objectives and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all of its areas of endeavor.
• Keeps manager informed of all problems or unusual matters and takes prompt corrective action when necessary or performs root cause analysis and proposes counter measures to mitigate risk of recurrence.
• Completes all other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

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