Line Supervisor - Flow Cytometry

Line Supervisor – Flow Cytometry – Shelton, CT Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with rotational weekends.

Pay range: $35.00 – $48.00 / hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

• Supervises laboratory staff by monitoring personnel issues that affect individual or laboratory performance and provides direction. All problems or issues that adversely affect the functioning of the laboratory are reported to the laboratory management team.
• Reviews and approves scientist work and vacation schedules and ensures that the lab is adequately staffed during hours of operation. Reviews weekly timekeeping records for accuracy, makes corrections if necessary, and approves the final submission.
• Prepares and delivers mid‑year and annual performance appraisals.
• Develops staff by ensuring that training is carried out by qualified staff members.
• Participates in the recruiting and interviewing of candidates for open laboratory positions.
• Coordinates workflow on a daily basis to ensure timely processing and analysis of patient samples.
• Provides technical feedback to staff regarding performance, documenting corrective action as necessary.
• Responsible for regulatory compliance with CLIA (CT)/CAP/OSHA/NYS guidelines and implements changes as required. Ensures that the laboratory is prepared for all inspections and assists with updates to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as needed.
• Implements corporate protocols and initiatives as required and provides oversight to validations and training assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinates medical laboratory scientist participation in proficiency testing and ensures that submission deadlines are met.
• Reviews technical systems daily for assurance of quality and efficiency, including QA/QC of reagents, instrumentation, etc.
• Prepares data for monthly and annual laboratory quality indicator reports.
• Ensures monthly inventory and ordering activities are performed timely and accurately to prevent reagent or supply shortages that adversely impact laboratory productivity and TAT.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in flow cytometry.

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• Extended periods of standing/sitting.
• Considerable use of hands and fingers to operate laboratory equipment, pipettes, computers, and standard office equipment.
• Considerable mental and visual demand to perform essential functions.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, on occasion.

• Must comprehend principles and performance of all skill sets required for each laboratory position, with specialized knowledge in flow cytometry of bone marrow, blood, tissues, fluids, etc. and leukemic disease states.

• Strong communication (both verbal and written) skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with others.

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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