Associate Clinical Laboratory Director

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise.

This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Under the direction of Diagnostic Laboratory leadership, and in partnership with the Director of Hemostasis and Medical Directors of Hematology (Hemostasis, Platelet & Neutrophil Immunology (PNIL), and Hematology Genetics (HG)), provides scientific, technical, and clinical direction to the Hemostasis Laboratory as well as leadership and management to the laboratory in collaboration with administrators of laboratory operations; responsible for providing scientific consultation and guidance related to clinical and contract research, product development and specific business and strategic initiatives.

Areas of focus include scientific and clinical leadership, review and sign-out of patient reports, staff development, and operational excellence, driving innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

• Clinical and Scientific Leadership:
  Stays current with and contributes to best practices in diagnostic hematology with emphasis on thrombosis, bleeding and platelet function and immunology. Provides technical and scientific leadership to a diverse team of clinical laboratory technologists to ensure the highest levels of patient care and regulatory compliance. Under direction/delegation of senior laboratory directors and medical directors provides clinical consultation for test results, serving as an expert resource to our clients.
  
  Participates in clinical research, protocol development, and introduction of new technologies to keep the lab and its customers at the cutting edge of the field. Identifies new technologies and/or tests that will add value to customers and patients, and manages their development, validation, and operational implementation. Publishes and presents at the national level to contribute to scientific knowledge and to reflect the expertise and innovation of Versiti.
  
  Ensures own ongoing professional development through publications, presentations, and professional meetings. Actively engages and collaborates with collaborators both internally (BRI, MCW) and externally (industry partners). Maintains professional certifications.
• Laboratory Operations:
  Functions as a productive member of the laboratory leadership and director teams. Participates in rotation for review and sign out of test results and closes out Customer Relationship Management (CRM) events as assigned. Identifies and champions the implementation of laboratory improvements that create customer value and efficiencies. Provides strategic direction and oversight to ensure compliance/service excellence/innovation/cost effectiveness in the lab.
  
  Identifies and evaluates the latest technologies and methodologies, and the development of innovative ideas for incorporation into operations. Helps ensure that new tests can be sustained from a training/competency/operational perspective. Demonstrates partnership and collaboration with operational management through participation and discussion, and alignment with organizational/team goals and decisions. Partners effectively with the Product Development (PD) program; provides leadership to PD within the lab.
  
  Serves as a technical resource to the laboratories for problem solving and process improvement. Coordinates Laboratory Director coverage with Operations Director to ensure our patients are served appropriately.
• Supervision and Leadership:
  Assists with drafting job descriptions and performance standards for positions in the laboratory. Provides leadership, mentoring, coaching, and guidance to laboratory team. Monitors and documents performance of any direct reports, sets goals in accordance with organizational priorities, and coaches staff to improve performance. Maintains compliance with employment laws and Versiti Human…