Core Laboratory Supervisor

Company: LifeScan Labs
Location: Skokie
Posted on: January 18, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary: -This position oversees technical operations within the Core Laboratory. Responsibilities will include daily oversight of the Core Laboratory workflow and staffing, testing and support personnel management, and assurance of timely, high-quality test results. -This individual is a member of the Laboratory Leadership team, reporting to the National Laboratory Administrative Director. - -Essential Functions of the Job:
- - - - - - - - -Provides daily oversight of the Core Laboratory workflow to ensure effective utilization of staff and timely, high-quality test results. - - - - - - - - -Directs staff in their duties and responsibilities including oversight for hiring, training, competency assessment, performance evaluations, and goal setting. - - - - - - - - -Monitors quality of test results; identifies instrument/reagent issues and serves as a primary point of contact for investigation and resolution. - - - - - - - - - -Evaluates test methodologies/instrumentation and provide recommendations for change as appropriate. - - - - - - - - -Develops SOPs and competency training modules for new and existing instrumentation/ methodologies. - - - - - - - - - -Ensures that all applicable employees have read the SOPs, completed the competency testing modules, and that documentation is complete and meets CLIA guidelines. Identifies and resolves gaps. - - - - - - - - -Coordinates new instrument/methodologies validations and other initiatives to support new business growth opportunities. - - - - - - - - -Gathers and formats data pertaining to installations/validations into the appropriate format for presentation to the Medical Director for review and approval. - - - - - - - - -Ensures that proficiency testing for new equipment and methodologies meets/exceeds all regulatory standards. - - - - - - - - -Serves as subject matter expert for Core Laboratory tests, responding to questions from clients or other Lifescan personnel, as appropriate. - - - - - - - - -Supports and communicates Laboratory initiatives and philosophies; serves as a member of the Laboratory Leadership team.
Education/Training/Work Experience:
- - - - - - - - -Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or Medical Technology program from an accredited institution. - - - - - - - - -MLS/MT (ASCP), AMT, or another national accreditation required. - - - - - - - - -Minimum 3 years experience in a high complexity clinical laboratory required. - - - - - - - - -Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks to successful and timely project implementation. - - - - - - - - -Knowledge of Lean or Process Improvement tools preferred. - - - - - - - - -Strong change management skills required; strong interpersonal skills to drive collaboration and teamwork in achieving Laboratory goals. - - - - - - - - -Ability to effectively support technical staff to adopt new policies and procedures and meet expected timelines. - - - - - - - - -Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. - - - - - - - - -Attention to detail. - - - - - - - - -Strong computer skills and working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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