Lab Supervisor

• Location: Spokane
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #38690
• Salary: $70,000.00

We are seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to join our client in Spokane, WA within the healthcare field. This individual will supervise laboratory training, operations and employees.

Responsibilities:

• Performs quantitative sperm counts by microscopy.
• Determines volume, percent motility and total motile sperm per specimen, calculates potential number of vials per specimen, determines appropriate means of processing (ICI or IUI) each particular specimen.
• Assesses sperm morphology using WHO criteria.
• Performs routine cryogenic procedures including vial transfers.
• Performs phlebotomy tasks.
• Processes and prepares blood and urine specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
• Reviews reference lab testing and follows up on positive results or discrepancies.
• Reports applicable positive test results to the Department of Health.
• Reviews reference lab testing invoices for accuracy.
• Trains new processing technicians.
• Manages laboratory schedule to provide adequate coverage, including tank checks.
• Performs opening and closing duties, unassisted.
• Assists Management in conducting lab meetings on a regular basis.
• Conducts and accurately records all required quality control checks and takes corrective action as needed.
• Participates in proficiency assessments.
• Documents and/or communicates errors, accidents or incidents to the Branch Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• 4+ years of laboratory experience.
• Experience leading a team or acting in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred, willingness to learn may be substituted.
• Willingness to potentially travel for up to 6 weeks to complete training.