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Job Location (Full Address):

211 Bailey Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14586

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500241 Cytogenetics

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCE 215 H

Compensation Range:

$39.09 - $50.82

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the close direction of the Laboratory Technical Supervisor and/or the Laboratory Medical Director, the Laboratory Assistant Supervisor (FISH) is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation of the lab section (FISH) to assure prompt reporting of laboratory results. The Assistant Supervisor (FISH) will collaborate with the Assistant Supervisor of other laboratory sections to ensure adequate staffing, cross-training, and efficient daily operations. They will maintain instrumentation, equipment, and supplies, enforce department and laboratory policies, and engage in QA/QC review practices. Additionally, they will ensure proper training and competency assessments for new staff in the lab section (FISH).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Operations

+ Oversees the efficient operation of the FISH lab section (including FISH bench and FISH analysis) to ensure prompt reporting of laboratory results.

+ Collaborates with Assistant Supervisors of other lab sections to ensure adequate staffing and efficient daily operations.

+ Cross-trains staff and maintain a workflow that engages technologists, allowing for mobility across lab sections and optimizing operations.

+ Ensures instrumentation, equipment, and supplies are in good working order and follow up on any issues.

+ Administrative

+ Adheres to staffing and human resources policies and manages personnel performance as needed.

+ Technical

+ Coordinates validation timelines and oversee competition in order to bring on new FISH tests.

+ Performs the duties of a Medical Technologist

+ May perform the role of technical supervisor as needed

+ Quality and Process Improvement

+ Maintains regulatory compliance in line with NYSDOH and CAP standards

+ Participates in QA/QC review practices such as review of clinical cases and monthly QC review

+ Education and Training

+ Assists in the training and instruction of laboratory policies and procedures. Participates in continuing education; keeps abreast of new developments in Clinical Laboratory Science.

+ Ensures training protocols are followed and new staff are adequately prepared to perform clinical work in the FISH lab section.

+ Performs competency assessments to ensure employee competence in the bench, FISH bench and FISH analysis lab sections for all procedures related to FISH.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

+ BS in Medical Technology or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience with valid NYS license required.

+ Minimum of four years experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist post-licensure or minimum of 2 years with qualifying Master's degree.

+ Highly organized and ability to multi-task, attention to detail preferred.

+ NYS Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

+ Strong organizational and leadership skills

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to work collaboratively with other lab sections and staff

+ Strong skills in prioritization and time management preferred

+ Proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation and equipment

+ Knowledge of laboratory policies, procedures, and quality assurance practices

+ Ability to manage personnel, including professional conflict resolution

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The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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