Laboratory Operations Manager

Summary of position:

Directs, develops, and manages a team that performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses via different methods to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Responsible for ensuring a positive work environment for a fast-paced laboratory. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees, reviews, teaches, and performs chemical analyses of patient specimens, including urine and blood, to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Analyzes chromatographic and mass spectral data.
• Analyzes test results and enters findings in LIMS.
• Performs, records, and reviews quality control to ensure accuracy of clinical data on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Oversees, reviews, teaches, and performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.
• Verifies instrument function by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.
• Follows Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures for all tasks.
• Oversee training and competency assessment for staff and provide constructive feedback when team members need additional support.
• Oversee inventory management and provide feedback to procurement team.
• Create content for Standard Operating Procedures for the test methods in place and provide clarity for the team.
• Responsible for department level inspection readiness and compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assess workflow, staffing, and operational excellence to meet turnaround time and quality goals.
• Actively participate in the Quality Management program including CAPA and RCA.
• Responsible for preparing department specific quality metrics/key performance indicators.
• Assist with the development of an annual budget as well as department and corporate goals.
• Oversee training of the team on all safety procedures
• Maintain a standard of cleanliness in the laboratory and enforce observance among staff.
• Promote inter-departmental communication.
• Participate in cross-functional committees and groups to ensure quality and cohesive progress on corporate goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be familiar with lab statistical analysis.
• Experience and proficient user of Excel and Word. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree science (Biology, Chemistry, etc)
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical laboratory experience in a highly complex laboratory
• LCMS experience preferred by not required 
• Leadership experience: Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.