Supervisor, Cytogenetics

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The Uhealth Laboratories Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a

Supervisor, Cytogenetics.

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Supervisor, Cytogenetics provides operational, technical, and people leadership for the cytogenetics laboratory. This role ensures quality, compliance, staff development, and efficient laboratory operations in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Supervises daily laboratory operations, staffing, and workflow activities.

2. Provides leadership, training, performance management, and professional development for staff.

3. Ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, safety, and quality requirements.

4. Oversees quality control, quality assurance, and corrective action processes.

5. Develops, reviews, and approves laboratory procedures and SOPs.

6. Monitors laboratory turnaround times and operational performance metrics.

7. Oversees equipment maintenance schedules and performance monitoring.

8. Maintains appropriate inventory levels and resource utilization.

9. Coordinates laboratory participation in inspections, audits, CAP surveys, and proficiency testing.

10. Performs cytogenetic testing as needed to support operational demands.

11. Communicates significant operational or clinical issues to laboratory leadership.

12. Conducts or oversees employee performance evaluations and competency assessments.

13. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
Certification and Licensing:

Valid State of Florida Molecular Pathology Technologist license required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Performance Management: Ability to set performance goals, provide feedback, conduct evaluations, and effectively delegate tasks.

• Training & Development: Providing employee training and motivation to enhance skills.

• Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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