Laboratory Manager

Location: Shawnee Mission

Laboratory Manager - Lenexa, KS, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM(Working hours may vary based on project work and client needs.)Pay range: $88,540+ per year Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours Best-in-class well-being programs

Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for WellnesshealthyMINDS mental health program

Vacation and Health/Flex Time6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" offFinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option

Flexible Spending Accounts Annual incentive plans

Matching gifts program

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities and so much more!

The lab manager will have overall responsibility for the planning and supervision of all technical and operational activities in the Chemistry and Hematology departments. Responsible for operating the lab with the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. Required Work ExperienceA minimum of six (6) years of technical laboratory experience in a clinical setting, including expertise in Chemistry and Hematology. (Required)
A minimum of four (4) years of recent direct supervisory experience in a certified CLIA High Complexity clinical laboratory.  (Required)
Education Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science from an accredited institution. (Required)
Master’s Degree in a related field. (Preferred)
Licenses and CertificationsASCP or equivalent certification (Preferred)

Skills:

Proven 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).  Ability to work within Laboratory Information Systems.

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.

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.
Supervise activities of the department’s Quality Assurance Representatives. Ensure quality assurance and compliance procedures are followed.

Ensure all assigned technical quality duties (QA/QI indicators, SEICARS, SOPs, etc.) are completed in a timely manner.

Coordinate preparedness,…