Sr. Laboratory Manager

Experience Required

8 - 10 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Compensation

$102,500.00 - $102,500.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

Job Description

Laboratory Manager - Norristown, PA, Clifton, NJ or Baltimore, MD Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay range:$102,500+ 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.

The Laboratory Manager 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 performing duties so as to operate the lab with the highest quality safety and integrity, and in an efficient, economical and businesslike manner are of utmost importance.

Responsibilities:

Plans, assigns, and directs work in the laboratory. Serves as liaison with other areas as needed.

Mentors and supports direct reports, i.e. Supervisors, QA Specialists and Safety Coordinators in their responsibilities and functions, ensuring they receive training in supervisory skill development. Identifies and implements training programs as necessary.

Defines, coordinates, and monitors quality assurance programs and supervises activities of the Quality Assurance Specialist. Ensures quality control and compliance procedures are followed and QC reports are up to date. Oversee plans and preparations for inspections.

Oversees staffing of all personnel in the laboratory. Effectively maintains quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling.

Identifies future needs in terms of staff, equipment, and facilities. Submits appropriate documentation for procurement of such.

Reviews test performance, drives process and project management, and prepares and submits required reports to meet established deadlines.

Manages test database. Ensures departmental standard operating procedures and database accurately reflects the current process.

Coordinates R&D activities as it relates to operations and actively participates on subspecialty committees, corporate committees, and business unit committees as needed.

Develops annual budget and manages department costs and resources to adhere to budget.

Resolves problems through interaction with clients via phone calls or other means of communication.

Defines, coordinates and monitors EHS programs and supervises activities of the Department Safety Coordinator. Ensures EHS regulatory standards and safety procedures are followed. Oversees plans and preparations for inspections.

Qualifications:

Required Work Experience:

Minimum of eight (10) years laboratory experience with at least four (6) years direct supervisory experiencein a clinical laboratory.

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 withemployees,co-workers andclients.

Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) andLaboratory Information Systems.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Life sciences (Required)

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. (CA Only) (Preferred)

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

68812

Job Type

Full Time