Laboratory Manager

Category Laboratory Location Southfield, Michigan Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations

Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site

Job Description

Laboratory Manager - Southfield, MI, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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 Wellness

* healthy

MINDS mental health program

* Vacation and Health/Flex Time

* 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off

* Fin Fit 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

* Matching gifts program

* Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

* Career advancement opportunities

* and so much more!

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:

Required

Work Experience:

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

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.

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