Qualifications
** Essential Job Duties:**
- Provide overall direction for the clinical laboratory support functions; specimen management, accessioning and administrative duties
- Set and measure against department productivity standards and appropriate quality metrics
- Work closely and effectively with the laboratory management to ensure all support systems are properly operating
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that focus on processes, work flow and throughput so the lab can efficiently and effectively handle growth while maintaining high quality standards
- Develop effective working relationships with other Lab and Non-Lab Leaders
- Work effectively with IT to manage current systems and to develop and help implement improvements that support our overall quality and efficiency efforts
- Work effectively with Client Services and Billing Department to ensure accuracy of account setup and timely correction of errors and issues as they arise
- Assist in the management of the clinical lab budget and clinical lab vendor contracts as appropriate
- Conduct regularly scheduled (at least monthly) effective and productive team meetings
- Demonstrate ability to coach associates through necessary performance improvements and to help make hiring and termination decisions
- Employ sufficient number of properly qualified personnel to meet growing test volumes
- Conduct regularly scheduled one-on–one meetings with direct reports which focus on execution of their respective responsibilities as well as their growth and development with the Company
- Actively participate in the development of departmental goals, objectives and systems
- Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times.
- Other duties as assigned by management
** Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
- High school diploma required. BS or BA in biological, physical, chemical, clinical laboratory science preferred
- 2 years of experience in a high complexity laboratory setting
- 2 years of supervisory experience required
- Ability to safely work with potentially infectious human blood and body fluids utilizing all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Experience working on automated and manual platforms
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Demonstrated successful and effective management and leadership of a large and diverse team
- In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements; specifically HIPAA regulations relating to patient privacy
- Ability to make independent decisions regarding matters of significance
- Ability to work outside of normal core business hours as needed
- Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
- Keenly attentive to detail
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
High level of proficiency with PC based software programs
Additional Information
Additional information ****
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE & COMPENSATION
As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.
Authorization to work in the United States without Sponsorship
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.