Laboratory Manager

Lighthouse Lab Services seeks a fulltime Laboratory Manager for an established and well respected Addition Services nonprofit large in Akron OH.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

A nonprofit social service agency in the Akron area whose mission is to treat inspire support and empower individuals and families impacted by the disease of addiction. With comprehensive and compassionate care for those affected by substance use disorders they offer a wide range of services including treatment recovery support and prevention programs. As a critical part of Ohios efforts to treat and prevent substance use disorders since 1974 they are committed to empowering individuals and families on their journey to lasting recovery and wellbeing.

ABOUT AKRON

Akron Ohio is a vibrant and affordable city that blends natural beauty cultural depth and a strong sense of community. With quick access to Cuyahoga Valley National Park and an extensive Metro Parks system outdoor enthusiasts have plenty to explore. The city offers a rich arts and music scene including the Akron Art Museum live theater and roots in bands like The Black Keys. Known as the Rubber Capital of the World and the hometown of LeBron James Akron is proud of its industrial legacy and sports culture. Affordable housing walkable neighborhoods like Highland Square and a growing food and brewery scene add to its appeal while institutions like the University of Akron and proximity to top healthcare centers support ongoing innovation and education.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to the Lab Director and Chief Operations Officer the Laboratory Manager will provide assistance to medical patients and clients. This individual will provide support and laboratory services to patients customers visitors and staff.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all testing oversight assuring samples are collected and processed accurately.
• Ensure appropriate chain of custody procedures are being followed.
• Provide supervision and support to assigned staff.
• Provide backup coverage to administrative staff as needed
• Provide backup coverage to Lab staff as needed.
• Provide any/all patient intake support and information retrieval
• Answering phones and relaying messages to staff and providing assistance to callers
• Meeting greeting and announcing patients and visitors.
• Enter patient and customer data into the computer
• Meet with Staff and Administration on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with CHC leadership across the agency and with external referral sources.
• Approve staff timecards.
• Review recommend and approve training for Lab Staff.
• Complete administrative duties including but not limited to staff evaluations in the appropriate time.
• Ensure staff supervised have appropriate certification and licenses that are verified for the services they perform.
• Provides Supervision and support to assigned staff by providing day to day oversight facilitating departmental improvements through the creation of a positive work environment analyzing program needs and development of program goals and action plans.
• Staff hiring oversight training and support.
• Complete administrative duties including but not limited to staff evaluations in the appropriate time.
• Ensure staff are registered for and attend all appropriate training.
• Ensure supplies for drug and alcohol testing are ordered and on hand.
• Follow all established agency policies and procedures to include performance improvement safety environmental and infection control.
• Perform other duties as assigned either in written form or verbally given by superiors

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in a chemical biological or clinical or medical laboratory science
• At least 2 years of laboratory training or experience in nonwaived testing in the designated specialty/subspecialty area (Toxicology testing)
• At least 12 years in a leadership role

SHIFT SALARY BENEFITS

• 1st shift MF
• $7585K (salaried nonexempt)
• Medical dental and vision benefits for employees working 30 hours weekly
• 32 paid days off per year! (holidays vacation personal and sick days
• 403b with company match after one year
• Professional licensure fee reimbursement
• Company Sponsored Training Opportunities based on position
• Employee Assistance Program (including Health Management Family Support and Financial Advice/Assistance)
• Fun gatherings and team building throughout the year

ABOUT US:

At Lighthouse Lab Services we offer solutions to help start grow and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 21 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entrylevel Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. In addition Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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