Senior Lab Manager(IHC)

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Are you looking for an opportunity to join a cutting-edge companion diagnostics team that’s developed new companion diagnostics products? THEN READ ON! Our client’s technology is being harnessed and supported through a major University Research partner and the Series ‘A’ funding has exceeded all expectations. As the project progresses and we finalize our lab, we need a strong leader who can manage current staff and lead the future growth of our lab and team.

Immediate fast-track opportunity for a Senior Lab Manager in Los Angeles, CA, who possesses:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a health-related field such as medical technology, clinical/medical laboratory science, chemical, physical, molecular biology, genetics, biological science, or a related life science field, or equivalent from an accredited institution and 6+ years of experience working in a laboratory with a doctoral level Laboratory Director; OR possess a Master’s degree in a health-related field such as medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological science AND 4+ years working in a clinical laboratory with a doctoral level Laboratory Director; OR possess a PhD degree in a health related field such as medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science AND 2+ years working in a clinical laboratory with a doctoral level Laboratory Director
• Applicable experience in a clinical laboratory with high complexity testing
• Experience with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) is required
• Practical, hands-on experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.

• Ability to function effectively in a global scientific and cultural arena.
• Work independently under general supervision. Exercises judgment within defined practices and policies.
• Proficient in using MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, Veeva Vault and other relevant tools.
• Desirable experience with immunohistochemical (IHC) staining and use of a microscope.
• Desirable experience with Design Control, Product Development or Manufacturing around Medical/Diagnostics devices.
• Experience in cancer biology is helpful.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage a small team of scientific staff
• Establishment and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Identification of deviations to controlled processes and implementation of corrective actions as necessary
• Ensure proper documentation/traceability/validation of testing operations
• Perform and document instrument and equipment use
• Equipment procurement, calibration and maintenance
• Oversee the training and competency of the personnel performing the testing
• Reporting of test results
• Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)
• Monitoring and advocating strategically effective solutions to complex problems and to influence and negotiate solutions across the organization
• Maintain and manage lab safety program including training of lab staff

Position Offers:

• Base Salary of $150-165K
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• PTO/Vacation Time
• More benefits to be shared upon start

If you’d like to explore, send us your resume to admin@snapstaffing.com and we’ll follow up with you right away!