Laboratory Supervisor, Molecular PCR in Mt Prospect, Illinois at WEIL FOOT & ANKLE INSTITUTE

Balance Health empowers people to live full, active lives by improving and maintaining mobility. We achieve this by bringing together leading podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, vascular surgeons, and physical therapists, and equipping them with the tools and resources needed to deliver exceptional patient care. This mission has made Balance Health the fastest-growing lower-extremity-focused physician practice in the country.

We are seeking an ASCP-certified laboratory professional to serve as the onsite Laboratory Supervisor for our high-complexity CLIA-certified physician office laboratory in Mount Prospect, Illinois (WFAI). This laboratory performs molecular PCR testing exclusively on nail and wound specimens.

This is a salaried, onsite position designed for a highly independent professional who can manage daily PCR workflow operations with minimal supervision. The Laboratory Supervisor operates under the authority of the Laboratory Director and designated CLIA Technical Supervisor, who retains oversight and responsibility for all Technical Supervisor functions.

The onsite individual must be qualified to perform assigned testing personnel duties and may also support general supervisory responsibilities as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of laboratory operations, including proficiency testing, quality management, safety compliance, staff training, and competency assessment documentation
• Support core laboratory functions such as reagent quality control, equipment maintenance, documentation management, incident reporting, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Assist with assay validation and verification activities, including execution of validation studies and preparation of validation reports
• Maintain accurate patient and laboratory records in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations
• Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and maintain readiness for inspections in accordance with CLIA and other applicable standards
• Uphold all company policies and procedures, including exposure control, chemical safety, illness and injury prevention, HIPAA, biosafety, and quality assurance programs
• Support organizational goals and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Operate independently in a small laboratory environment with limited onsite supervision
• Operate WFAI Nail PCR and Wound PCR workflows in accordance with approved procedures
• Perform all pre-analytical and analytical processes, including specimen receipt, patient identifier verification, order review, specimen acceptability assessment, and accessioning support
• Execute full molecular testing workflow: sample preparation, extraction, PCR setup, amplification, result review, and result release preparation per validated protocols
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory documentation, including quality control records, reagent logs, equipment maintenance logs, temperature logs, lot tracking, proficiency testing records, and competency assessments
• Identify, document, escalate, and assist in resolving issues impacting specimen integrity, assay performance, test quality, turnaround time, or regulatory compliance
• Manage laboratory supplies, monitor inventory levels, coordinate ordering needs, and ensure uninterrupted testing operations
• Support validation and verification activities, including method comparison studies, documentation, corrective actions (CAPA), occurrence management, and inspection readiness efforts
• Work independently onsite in a regulated clinical laboratory environment and communicate effectively with the Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor, Balance Health laboratory leadership, and clinic operations as needed

QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ CRITICAL SKILLS

• Must have experience working independently in a regulated clinical laboratory setting
• ASCP certification required. Acceptable credentials include MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), MB(ASCP), or MLT(ASCP), depending on education and documented high-complexity testing experience
• Must meet CLIA high-complexity testing personnel qualifications prior to independently testing patient specimens
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, microbiology, molecular biology, biology, chemistry, or a related life science field
• MLT(ASCP) candidates may be considered with an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and a minimum of 2 years of documented high-complexity testing experience
• Strong preference for experience in molecular diagnostics, PCR, microbiology, mycology, wound diagnostics, infectious disease testing, or clinical laboratory operations

Schedule & Work Environment

• Day shift, Monday through Friday
• Private practice setting
• No weekend requirements

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• FSA
• Generous PTO Program
• 401k with a 3% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Weil Foot & Ankle Institute is proud to be an affirmative action employer, and we are committed to an equal opportunity workplace, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, marital status, veteran status or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit; use hands; and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 25lbs

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualified individuals with disabilities may make a request for reasonable accommodation to the Director of Human Resources. Upon receipt of an accommodation request, the Director of Human Resources will meet with the requesting individual to discuss and identify the precise limitations resulting from the disability and the potential accommodation that might help overcome those limitations. The Director of Human Resources in conjunction with a medical review (and, if necessary, other appropriate management representatives) will determine the feasibility of the requested accommodation and the impact on the business operation. The Director of Human Resources will inform the qualified individual of the decision of the accommodation request or how to make the accommodation.