Mgr, Laboratory

Overview

Has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of all technical and/or operational activities and staff members in the laboratory. Responsible for operating the lab with the highest quality, safety and integrity in an efficient and economical manner. 

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign and direct work in the laboratory. Serve as liaison with other areas as needed. 
• Mentor and support direct reports in their responsibilities and functions. Identify and implement training programs as necessary to ensure they receive training in supervisory skill development.   
• Define, coordinate and monitor quality assurance programs and supervise activities of the department Quality Coordinator/Representative. Ensure quality control and compliance procedures are followed and QC reports are up to date. Oversee plans and preparations for inspections.  
• Oversee staffing of all personnel in the laboratory. Effectively maintain quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling. 
• Identify future needs in terms of staff, equipment, and facilities. Submit appropriate documentation for procurement of such. 
• Review test performance, drive process improvements and project management. Prepare and submit required reports to meet established deadlines.  
• Manage test database. Ensure departmental standard operating procedures and database accurately reflects the current process.  
• Coordinate R&D activities as they relate to operations and actively participate on subspecialty committees, corporate committees and business unit committees as needed.  
• Develop annual budget and manage department costs and resources to adhere to budget. 
• Resolve problems through interaction with clients. 
• Define, coordinate and monitor EHS programs and supervise activities of the Department Safety Coordinator. Ensure EHS regulatory standards and safety procedures are followed. Oversee plans and preparations for inspections. 
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition. 
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements. 
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management. 
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections. 
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position. 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:  

Minimum of eight (8) years laboratory experience with at least four (4) years direct supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory. 

Preferred Work Experience:  

N/A 

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. 
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. 
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity. 

Knowledge:  

• Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required. 
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures. 

Skills:  

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills. 
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency. 
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with employees, co-workers and clients. 
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems. 

EDUCATION Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree LICENSECERTIFICATIONS ASCP CertificationCurrent California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. (CA Only) (Required)