The Microbiology Supervisor (MS) will work under the general direction and guidance of the Department Manager and Laboratory Operations Management. The MS will perform job duties in accordance with GMPs, policies and procedures, and testing requirements. The MS will be responsible for training/advising of technologists and support staff and providing specialized expertise in assigned technical areas. The MS will handle laboratory proficiency testing/reporting and evaluate/recommend new testing procedures.  The incumbent will apply technical skills and knowledge as it relates to laboratory results and accreditation, handling technical support issues for the department. Also responsible for critical review of patient results and reporting.ESSENSITAL JOB DUTIESSupervise the day-to-day operation of the department to insure smooth flow of samples and testing.Oversees the scheduling of staff to ensure production schedules are met.Counsels staff with regard to problems encountered in daily operations.Works with Quality Assurance to resolve client complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions and making recommendations to management.Identifies process improvements to better meet client expectations and company objectives.Recommends new equipment for the department.Oversees the monitoring of inventory/ordering by establishing and maintain par levels and re-stocking points for supplies and reagentsPerforms duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies.Supports Eurofins DPT’s business philosophy, leadership values and ethics.Assures technologists are adequately trained. Provides training and technical advice to technologists and other support staff. Promotes uniformity in the implementation of policies and procedures.Performs technologist job duties as needed to support appropriate staffing levels.Assures that reviews of test results are timely and accurate and have involvement with reporting patient results.Compiles statistics.Tracking and trending of department data.Counsels laboratory staff with regard to problems encountered in daily operations.Oversees the checking and transfer of data as necessary and takes steps to correct possibly inaccurate data prior to continued processing or release.
