With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.  
Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Microbiology Lab Supervisor who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. 

The Microbiology Lab Supervisor:

• Provides daily management and technical direction for Microbiology Services (Bacteriology, Parasitology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Immunoserology, and Virology). Coordinates all Microbiology Service activities for a twenty-four (24/7) hour seven days per week operation. Contributes to providing laboratory services to patients of all ages
• Oversees the daily operations for the Microbiology Laboratory including testing workflows, logistics, staffing, workloads and supply inventories
• Provides leadership to the Microbiology staff, creating and maintaining a climate of teamwork and efficient productivity
• Supervises staff to include, assessing personnel competency, monitoring and evaluating employee performance, and makes recommendations for hires and disciplinary actions as appropriate
• Coordinates and performs the training of new Technologists, Technicians and other support staff in theories and techniques to ensure appropriate training for assigned tasks and duties
• Prepares the Core Laboratory for inspections by CAP and other regulatory agencies
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance, and takes authorized corrective actions 
• Oversees coordination of tech schedules, distribution of work and usage of laboratory resources
• Works closely with Infection Control and other departments to ensure the testing methodologies in the Microbiology Laboratory are up to date and meets the needs of the clinicians  
• Develops and implements improvements to the lab workflow using LEAN methodology
• Responsible for maintaining expenses within budgetary guidelines by establishing adequate supply chain, maintaining inventory, and controlling overtime within departmental and institutional parameters
• Implements and monitors the preventive maintenance schedule for all instruments and equipment
• Makes certain that documentation of preventive and corrective maintenance is complete and available to the Microbiology Laboratory staff and inspectors
• Ensures full operation of instruments and equipment in all areas of the Microbiology Laboratory

Qualified candidates will possess:

• BS in Medical Technology, life science or other related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the laboratory as a Microbiology Technologist
• At least one year of leadership experience
• Current certification in good standing as a Medical Technologist (MT) by ASCP, CLS, or equivalent