Laboratory Manager
Quest Diagnostics · Pittsburgh, PA, United States
About The Role
Benefits information
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- and so much more!
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 operating the lab with the highest quality, safety and integrity in an efficient and economical manner.
- Plan, assign and direct work in the laboratory. Serve as liaison with other areas as needed.
- Mentor and support direct reports in their responsibilities and functions. Identify and implement training programs as necessary to ensure they receive training in supervisory skill development.
- Define, coordinate and monitor quality assurance programs and supervise activities of the department Quality Coordinator/Representative. Ensure quality control and compliance procedures are followed and QC reports are up to date. Oversee plans and preparations for inspections.
- Oversee staffing of all personnel in the laboratory. Effectively maintain quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling.
- Identify future needs in terms of staff, equipment, and facilities. Submit appropriate documentation for procurement of such.
- Review test performance, drive process improvements and project management. Prepare and submit required reports to meet established deadlines.
- Manage test database. Ensure departmental standard operating procedures and database accurately reflects the current process.
- Coordinate R&D activities as they relate to operations and actively participate on subspecialty committees, corporate committees and business unit committees as needed.
- Develop annual budget and manage department costs and resources to adhere to budget.
- Resolve problems through interaction with clients.
- Define, coordinate and monitor EHS programs and supervise activities of the Department Safety Coordinator. Ensure EHS regulatory standards and safety procedures are followed. Oversee plans and preparations for inspections.
- Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
- Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
- Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
- Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
- Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
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Required Work Experience
Minimum of eight (8) years clinical laboratory experience with at least four (4) years direct supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory.
Physical and Mental Requirements
- The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
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.
- Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with employees, co-workers and clients.
- Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree Medical Technology or related field. (Preferred)
- Master’s Degree (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
- ASCP Certification (Preferred)
- Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. (CA Only) (Required)
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