Manager, Laboratory

Has the overall responsibilityfor the planning coordination evaluation and supervision of all technical and/or operational activities and staff members in the foroperating the lab with the highest qualitysafety and integrityin an efficientandeconomicalmanner.

This is an Onsite position in Chantilly VA

• Plan assignand direct work in the laboratory. Serve as liaison with other areas as needed.
• Mentor and support direct reports in their responsibilities and implement training programs as necessarytoensurethey receive training in supervisory skill development.
• Define coordinateand monitor quality assurance programs and supervise activities of thedepartment Quality Coordinator/Representative. Ensure quality control and compliance procedures are followed and QC reports are up to preparationsfor inspections.
• Oversee staffing of all personnel in the laboratory. Effectively maintain quality staffing by interviewing hiring training andproviding staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling.
• Identifyfuture needs in terms of staff equipment and appropriate documentation for procurement of such.
• Review test performance drive processimprovementsand 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 astheyrelate to operations and actively participate on subspecialty committees corporate committeesand 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.

Required WorkExperience:

Minimum of eight (8) years laboratory experience with at least four (4) years direct supervisory experiencein 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 tosit or stand forlong periods of time.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of whichdemand significant manualdexterity.

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.
• Interpersonaland communicationskills necessary to deal courteously and effectively withemployeesco-workers andclients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook) andLaboratory Information Systems.

Education

• Bachelors Degree Medical Technology or related field. (Preferred)
• Masters Degree (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• ASCP Certification (Preferred)
• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. (CA Only) (Required)