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Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Clinical Laboratories at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Supervisor / TH Associate Technical Director of Clinical Laboratory, Microbiology & Molecular Pathology. The successful candidate will:

• Provide leadership to Virology, Serology, and Molecular Laboratory functions. 


• Prepare and implement budget for the Virology and Molecular Pathology Laboratory. 


• Review staffing needs and prepare work schedules.


• Work closely with the Director and Hospital Infection Control Department to identify infectious disease outbreaks and to institute monitoring procedures.


• Update LIS database as new revisions are implemented.


• Review, update laboratory policy, and procedure manuals as necessary.


• Ensure prompt and accurate performance and reporting of laboratory test results by laboratory staff.


• Oversee the technical operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.


• Implement procedures and manage data in accordance with Performance Improvement goals.


• Provide recommendations for improving products and services.


• Ensure Laboratory compliance with Regulatory requirements.


• Prepare administrative reports.


• Demonstrate flexibility and perform other job related duties and responsibilities as business needs warrant and/or as needed.


• Provide for the Quality Management system.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent in Medical Technology, Physical, or Biological Sciences.


• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of supervisory experience in Virology, Serology, Molecular Laboratory.


• Master's Degree in Medical Technology, Physical, or Biological Sciences. 


• ASCP Certification. 

Work Schedule:

Variable Days; Variable Hours (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

SL-5

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]