Alliance Laboratory Testing Manager

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation HIV/AIDS prevention immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology infusion radiation proton therapy and related services and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity dignity and inherent value of each employee patient community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

• Responsible for the daily operations of Alliance Lab Testing Services at assigned lab(s)/location(s) (staff quality control personnel). Testing may include hematology chemistry urinalysis and coagulation.
• Oversee personnel including training engagement development on-boarding and off-boarding. Work in conjunction with HR on required personnel action.
• Works independently and coordinates lab operations with the Alliance Lab Technical & Compliance team Specimen Processing (SPS) teams and other lab leadership.

This position is onsite - located at the Fred Hutch South Lake Union campus at 825 Eastlake Ave E. Seattle WA 98109 along with support for our Satellite Labs as well.

1.0 FTE Exempt

• Manage the laboratory quality improvement/quality assurance program in coordination with the Lab Quality team and the Alliance Lab Technical & Compliance in quality assurance and quality improvement monitor and evaluate quality indicators to identify areas for improvement and report to the Laboratory QI/Integrity Committee.
• Recruit hire train and evaluate/re-evaluate technicians/technologists on the team where assigned. Coordinate SPS training with SPS team as needed. Maintain documentation of continued competency and continuing education for laboratory staff.
• Review and improve as needed the routine record keeping across the assigned lab(s)/location(s) (maintenance quality control temperature monitoring etc.).
• Coordinate proficiency testing as required by lab accrediting agencies.
• Coordinate policy and procedure development implementation and revisions with the Alliance Lab Technical & Compliance team.
• Represent Alliance Lab teams in lab information/IT settings.
• Implement safety rules and regulations in compliance with the institution state and federal standards. Ensure laboratorys continuous compliance with all regulations.
• Work with the Alliance Lab Leadership team for long-term planning of department operations including anticipation of staff and space needs and changes in procedures.
• Develop operating and capital budgets monitor expenses and revenue investigate and report budget variances.
• Manage the maintenance of instrumentation and inventories. Make recommendations for the selection of new laboratory instruments related equipment and supplies.
• Represent the Alliance Lab at meetings with other health care personnel at Fred Hutch or elsewhere in the medical assigned committee meetings as required. Serve as a liaison between the lab and other teams in Fred Hutch University of Washington and outside the organization. Communicate information both technical and administrative to the appropriate faculty directors and to projects across departments and partner include travel to other sites. Responsible for developing and monitoring comprehensive productivity metrics performing continuous and thorough analysis to achieve effective utilization of available resources.
• Support the development and maintenance of adaptable laboratory systems to meet evolving clinical research needs.
• Collaborate on the strategic planning and implementation of infrastructure workflows and financial models that facilitate clinical research activities within the laboratory.
• Assist Principal Investigators and research administration teams in aligning scientific goals with operational capabilities fostering coordination and project success. Provide training and guidance on clinical laboratory processes procedures and regulatory compliance as needed.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in a chemical biological clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or a Bachelors degree and equivalent education and training as defined in 42CFR493.1489(b)(3). Must meet the CLIA education requirements for a high complexitytesting.

• Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist/Histocompatibility Technologist or equivalent certification with certified maintenance (as required by individual certification) of continuing education through ASCP AMT AAB ABHI or equivalent agency.

• 6 years of accumulated clinical laboratory experience performing testing on human samples required including 2 years training and experience in the designated discipline or area of service.

• At least 2 years of previous experience in a lead/senior tech/coordinator role or 1 year of previous experience in a supervisor/manager/director role (must be verified by title) in a clinical lab with a total of 4 years of clinical lab experience performing high complexity testing in lieu of 6 total years may also beacceptable.

• Knowledge of CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Demonstrated direct or indirect leadership of lab projects (new test validation process improvement employee engagement etc.).
• Good communications skills (written oral).
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to Develop and/or present content to senior leaders and other groups.
• Demonstrated experience with change management conflict resolution and complex problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement is a must.

Preferred:

• Masters Degree in lab science healthcare administration business or related field. Meet the CLIA requirements for a general supervisor technical consultant and technical supervisor in hematology and/or chemistry.
• CAP Inspection Team Member Certification. Familiarity with clinical research processes and their application in clinical laboratory settings is beneficial.
• At least 4 years of laboratory training or experience or both in high complexity testing in hematology and/or chemistry (2 years for employees with Masters degree in a chemical biological clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution). Meets the CLIA training and experience requirements for a high complexity general supervisor technical consultant and technical supervisor in hematology and/or chemistry.
• Supervisory or lead experience.
• Budget preparation and monitoring.
• Certified CAP Inspection Team Member.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $120931.00 to $191131.00 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position is onsite - located at the Fred Hutch South Lake Union campus at 825 Eastlake Ave E. Seattle WA 98109 along with support for our Satellite Labs as well.

1.0 FTE Exempt

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health well-being and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision dental flexible spending accounts life disability retirement family life support employee assistance program onsite health clinic tuition reimbursement paid vacation (12-22 days per year) paid sick leave (12-25 days per year) paid holidays (13 days per year) paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).