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Laboratory Manager, Clinical Microbiology - Full-Time, Day Shift

UChicago Medicine · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
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About the role

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Laboratory Manager in the Clinical Microbiology and Immunology Laboratory department. This is the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

  • Manages laboratory operations, ensuring the establishment of appropriate procedures throughout every stage of specimen handling and testing
  • Ensures compliance with institutional and departmental policies and procedures
  • Works with section supervisor(s) to ensure appropriate staffing and scheduling
  • Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and promotes excellent customer service
  • Ensures effective capital and operations budgeting, cost accounting, cost management, and meeting overall stated financial goals
  • Oversees department quality program and ensures appropriate quality metrics are monitored and met (turnaround times, quality events, etc.)
  • Identifies inefficiencies in processes, workflows, and throughput; works with the team to implement process improvements, quality improvements, and ideas designed to minimize waste and increase safety
  • Ensures laboratory sections are compliant with all regulatory and accreditation standards and are inspection-ready at all times
  • Oversees responses to Event Reports and works with the team to resolve the issues, complete the investigation, and implement corrective action
  • Oversees and participates in external and internal projects to support patient safety and operational excellence
  • Works with the project team on action items to meet established deadlines
  • Oversees and participates in all personnel functions for laboratory section(s)
  • Hires, issues corrective actions, promotions, and termination of personnel
  • Safeguards personnel files and ensures all documentation is current
  • Sponsors employee engagement activities to improve staff job satisfaction
  • Ensures employees receive ongoing feedback and development opportunities
  • Aligns the team goals with the organization's PRIDE values
  • Communicates regularly with the team on updates and changes
  • Performs other duties as requested by senior management

Requirements

  • At least five (5) years’ experience in the Clinical Microbiology laboratory, with a minimum of three (3) years at the supervisory level in Clinical Microbiology
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in biology or other laboratory science (medical technology, biochemistry, chemistry or related scientific field), with formal business training
  • Certification or eligibility as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Technologist, or Specialist through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or equivalent
  • Minimum qualifications must satisfy CLIA88 requirements for a technical supervisor
  • High degree of computer literacy, including statistical and network applications
  • Knowledge and ability to use laboratory/hospital information systems
  • Proven ability to use computers for data entry, data retrieval, word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail, statistical, and network applications
  • Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment
  • Fiscal management experience, including budget preparations, reporting, and financial analysis
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to act in a professional manner with individuals at all levels

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree
  • Experience with EPIC Beaker Laboratory Information System

Skills

  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Ability to manage budgets and resources
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency in laboratory and hospital information systems
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Benefits

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Pay

The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Schedule

This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

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