Department: Specialty Lab
Full Time Days 8a-4:30p Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital Location: Evanston, IL 60201 Responsibilities The Microbiology and Molecular Supervisor provides operational, technical, and administrative oversight of the Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics sections within the laboratory. This role ensures high-quality, timely, and compliant testing services across bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), and molecular diagnostics (PCR/NAAT).
This individual is: 1) responsible for daily operations, staff supervision, workflow optimization, regulatory compliance, and implementation of automation and digital microbiology solutions 2) partners closely with laboratory leadership, medical directors, infection prevention, and clinical teams to support patient care, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection control initiatives. Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1.
Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, microbiology, molecular biology, or related field required.2. ASCP certification (MLS or equivalent) preferred.3. Minimum five (5) years of microbiology and/or molecular laboratory experience required.4.
Experience with microbiology automation platforms (e.g., WASPLab or equivalent) strongly preferred.5. Preferably, has a strong knowledge of:Microbiology culture techniques and organism identificationAntimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST)Molecular diagnostics (PCR, NAAT)Laboratory automation and digital microbiology Clinic Preference: Previous clinical/hospital Microbiology/Molecular experience Pay Transparency Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $79,372.80 to $106,828.80 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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