DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a leader who will take ownership of the development, planning, and implementation of lab processes and operations. The Lab Manager is responsible for scaling clinical lab operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, cultivating team members, and identifying improvements while working with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, engineers, and administrative staff.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Ease at learning and adapting to new technologies
Ability to identify improvements and act accordingly
Desire to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
Ambition to work at a growing startup
Continuous improvement mindset
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Refine current lab process through continuous improvement projects
Oversee team-specific lab operation
Go-to person for knowledge of process and product
Ensure departmental lab compliance for regulatory bodies
Ensure tests are being completed according to approved procedures
Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work area for the team
Analyze and troubleshoot lab processing errors
Actively interact with interdepartmental teams such as Operations, Care Coordinators, Clinicians, and Engineering
Engage in future planning and scale employees and equipment appropriately
Meet regularly with Supervisors to discuss goals and progress
Responsible for performance review of direct reports
Develop high-performing employees by providing them with learning opportunities, cross-training opportunities, and new challenges whenever possible
Ensure adequate staffing to meet patient needs
Build for scale, make sure labs ops and safety concepts can be easily duplicated at multiple locations
Manage the onboarding program for direct reports
Plan and lead team meetings
Conduct the basic functions of a phlebotomist (see patients) as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership
REQUIREMENTS:
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Active California CPT-1 or higher
At least 3 years of experience in a healthcare setting
Management or team lead experience preferred