Core Laboratory Supervisor
Company: LifeScan Labs
Location: Skokie
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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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.
Keywords: LifeScan Labs, Skokie , Core Laboratory Supervisor, Healthcare , Skokie, Illinois
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