Senior Manager, Laboratory Testing - HLA

Senior Manager, Laboratory Testing - HLA Experience

Location:

TX-San Marcos, US

Contract Type:
Regular Full-Time

Area: MANUFACTURING

• Interviews and hires new employees, maintains adequate staffing, reviews and approves employee timecards and request for time‑off
• Trains new employees, performs competency assessment and monitors staff performance
• Evaluates and counsels personnel, makes recommendations regarding terminating, promoting/demoting, and salary changes for personnel
• Manages schedules to meet laboratory workload demands, evaluates laboratory processes and makes recommendations to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Facilitates the adoption of new procedures by developing, writing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) as they pertain to the department
• Writes equipment, assay and processes validation protocols identifying critical control points; manages the execution of validation protocols
• Ensures strict adherence to SOPs, regulatory requirements and company policies
• Assesses laboratory equipment needs, oversees proper inventory of laboratory reagents/supplies and orders as needed to maintain productivity
• Resolves deviations, performs investigations, root-cause analysis, and trouble‑shoots assay or equipment failures
• Actively participates in lab management and training programs
• Act as a delegate to the Laboratory Director on many day‑to‑day activities.
• Act as a technical expert on at least one area of knowledge relevant to the laboratory (molecular / IRL / other)
• Maintains technical competency by attendance at continuing education events

• Accountability for staff performance, promoting teamwork, positive employee morale and retention, laboratory organization and appearance.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to cross‑functional areas.
• Must have the ability to identify, document, communicate and resolve problems within the guidelines of standardized procedures.
• Must have the initiative to seek out information.
• Capable of assuming responsibilities delegated by the Laboratory Director

• Effective presentation and classroom management skills.
• Expert knowledge of molecular methodologies.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite. Planning and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of staff and management.

One of the following required: MD with certification in blood banking/transfusion medicine, SBB(ASCP), CHS(ABHI) or advanced degree (PhD preferred) in related science (biology, chemistry, genomics)

Eight years of experience in a molecular testing laboratory; including a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example:
If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Work is performed in both a lab and an office environment. Frequently sits for 4‑6 hours per day. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Some occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; ability to listen and understand instruction.

Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.