Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory

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Position Overview

The Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory reports to the Analytical Manager and oversees both operation and staff associated with high complexity laboratory operations in a specified area of the department. Based on the scope of the assigned area, activities may include process validation, test method validation, risk management, change control, and supplier management, as well as acting as a subject matter expert in the assigned areas and supervising, supporting and guiding day to day operations and a team of employees.

This position assists leadership by defining clear and realistic goals, clearing barriers to success, and understanding of skills and tasks associated with successful execution. This person is also responsible for supporting a collaborative environment that promotes positive teamwork where all members are working for the good of Exact Sciences and to ensure analytical laboratory operations are running smoothly.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations; ensure that successful, effective, efficient, and safe laboratory practices are adhered to.
• Ensure quality management programs are in compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and other state or federal organizations.
• Develop day to day schedules, assign personnel to complete scheduled tasks and reprioritize due to changing business needs.
• Develop and monitor quality control benchmarks within processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Review, update and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Facilitate training of staff including development of training programs and competency assessments.
• Work strategically with department supervisors and managers to ensure high complexity testing is completed within advertised turnaround time.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and support other area needs dependent on demand. Lead or assist with validation of new high complexity methodologies and/or incorporating new technologies into the department workflow. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects within defined timelines and prioritize when necessary.
• Ability to interface, work effectively, and conduct themselves in a professional manner with all levels of the organization, vendors, customers, etc.
• Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing workload and circumstances effectively; able to respond to new information quickly.
• Manage laboratory budgets, ensuring expenditures and resource allocation across projects for general supplies and equipment aligns with approved budgets.
• Monitor quality control trends for lab testing on both an operational and personnel level. Coordinate troubleshooting and correcting of issues with reagents, lab practices and/or personnel.
• Coordinate and document instrument performance, calibration, maintenance, cleaning and repair.
• Assist in laboratory space and facilities planning; recommend capital expenditures related to scalability and resiliency.
• Oversee the ordering of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Assist technicians in review of lab issues including being a resource on QC, troubleshooting, and laboratory equipment.
• Identify and document non-conforming events, perform root-cause analysis, and develop correct and preventive action plans.
• Consistent demonstration of exceptional leadership qualities, including but not limited to the ability to attract and retain the best team, foster a culture of high performance, lead with integrity, humility, accountability, and courage, and set a clear vision to energize teams towards the future.
• Effectively manage, support, and guide your team, including, but not limited to delegating tasks and responsibilities, assess employee performance and provide helpful feedback and training opportunities.
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