Assistant Lab Supervisor

Overview

Under the guidance of the Supervisor, the Assistant Supervisor works in a clinical laboratory environment and performs all clinical tests in the designated area(s) of responsibility including providing guidance to staff. The Assistant Supervisor is responsible for compliance with all regulatory requirements as they pertain to the laboratory.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all the duties of the level I, II and III Medical Technologist role.
• Provides day to day supervision of staff and operations along with, and in the absence of, the supervisor, must be available for on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation; monitors test analyses to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance is maintained.
• Trains other staff members in use of the laboratory equipment, computer systems, and associated backup systems.
• Successfully operates and troubleshoots a variety of instruments as demonstrated by performance at various workstations, ensuring corrective actions are taken and documented.
• Maintain close communications with the technical supervisor on all matters pertinent to the policies and procedures of the laboratory; interact with laboratory leadership as needed.
• Assist the technical supervisor in scheduling, inventory, preparation of payroll information, development and approval of new procedures, quality control, continuing education, and quality improvement activities as needed.
• Assist the supervisor with feedback to conduct annual performance and competency evaluations of staff members, to assure that all requirements included in the various job descriptions are met.
• Attends all required safety/infection control/departmental sessions and further continuing education.
• Adheres to all Dana-Farber policies and procedures including but not limited to patient privacy and confidentiality, code of conduct and ethical behavior.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast–paced environment and multi-task as needed
• Knowledge of a variety of computer application systems including laboratory computer systems
• W orks effectively and efficiently under pressure and during emergency situations
• Flexible in thinking and adaptable to a constantly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to be reliable and dependable under a variety of circumstances
• Strong interpersonal skills including responsiveness to staff and clinical provider needs
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal)

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a lab-related science. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience as a Medical Technologist
• ASCP or nationally recognized equivalent preferred
• Management or supervisory experience preferred

License/Certification/Registration Required: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: Indirectly supervises the Medical Technologist staff. Assists supervisor in the day-to-day running of the clinical laboratory

Patient Contact: None

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).