Employees at this level serve as supervisors, technical experts, and trainers for laboratory analyses in an assigned area such as medical, environmental, forensic, animal health, agricultural, or materials testing, including the identification of program priorities and client needs. Employees have supervisory responsibilities over vocational and professional employees within the lab and input into setting a budget. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires the employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.
Individual contributor positions at this level are responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of a laboratory performing highly complex tests or procedures, in one or more scientific specialties. Employees are considered to be subject matter experts in their respective specializations and will have responsibility and authority over testing protocols and quality control practices to ensure operational integrity and lessen exposure to risk. Positions in this role maintain laboratory accreditations (e.g., CLIA, CAP) and ensure all validation studies, quality control limits, corrective actions, and documentation meet established criteria.
In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of effective methods of supervision, staff training, and organization as applied to laboratory operations. Ability to provide leadership and/or supervision to professional, technical, vocational and other staff.
Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)