Laboratory Manager for Data Analysis & Results

This position is located in Valencia, California. Relocation assistance will be offered to highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of assigned laboratory personnel to ensure that specimens are properly shipped and received, tests are performed accurately and efficiently, and results are reported in a timely manner.
• Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test process and evaluate results produced relative to the diagnostic assessment.
• Evaluate data for accuracy and verify any questionable finding with proper documentation, thorough investigation, and appropriate follow-through.
• Assist with designing processes and procedures to ensure efficient turn-around time and accuracy of results.
• Prepare and manage laboratory budget.
• Coach and mentor staff on technical expertise and assist in evaluation of employee competencies.
• Engage in continuous process and service improvement. Make and implement recommendations to improve operational efficiency and implement new services for areas of responsibility.
• Requires strict adherence to quality control guidelines to ensure integrity of laboratory specimens and accuracy of results.
• Ensure all work is in accordance with state and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation/compliance requirements.
• Assist in maintaining CLIA and other accreditation and regulatory agency standards and regulations.
• Performing bench work and other duties as required including shift work.
• Maintain good communication with leadership, team members and customers
• Ensure safety, security, and the environment in all aspect of the daily activities, and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately.
• Understand ergonomic relationship between people, equipment and working environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Licensed in California as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
• Bachelor’s Degree meeting course requirements for CLS licensure in California.
• Certification, as required for CLS licensure, by ACSP, ASCPi, AAB, or AMT
• Minimum 10 years of clinical molecular experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience of clinical molecular experience
• Previous Supervisory/Management experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control applications in clinical diagnostics
• Must be detail oriented, organized, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical applications and work independently under pressure of deadlines and a fast paced, high throughput team environment.
• Practical knowledge of routine laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Experience with LIMS and laboratory automation highly desired.
• Able to work effectively and able to deliver on tight datelines

Working Conditions:

• Clinical and research lab environment; exposure to blood borne pathogens; must wear personal protective equipment including lab coat, gloves and completely closed footwear.
• Employee may be requested to work shifts other than daylight depending on the needs of the laboratory.
• Weekend rotation may be required.
• Travel is not required.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use a keyboard, type, and occasionally stand and move to other parts of the lab
• Must have manual dexterity to use lab equipment
• Reach above/below the shoulder, bend at the knees and waist
• Able to lift boxes up to 25 pounds

Direct Reports:

• Laboratory supervisors, Laboratory Assistant, Sign Out Directors