Molecular Laboratory Manager

Responsibilities

• Supervise molecular technicians and laboratory assistants in the accessioning, performance, and processing of specimens.
• Plan, assign, and direct workflow in the laboratory.
• Provides back-up to other positions in the laboratory.
• Acquire and maintain all necessary state and federal licenses including CAP accreditation.
• Define, coordinate, and monitor quality assurance program.
• Ensure quality control and compliance procedures are followed and quality control reports are up to date.
• Prepare for the CAP and other inspections.
• Mentor and support direct reports in their responsibilities and functions.
• Identifies and implements training programs, as necessary.
• Oversee staffing of all personnel in the laboratory.
• Effectively maintains quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training, and providing staff development through performance evaluation and performance management.
• Maintains medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.
• Develop annual budget and manage department costs and resources to adhere to budget.
• Oversee the financial aspects of the laboratory, ensuring all bills are paid on time.
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Maintain medical laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slack periods; making operational or staffing adjustments.
• Solves problems through interaction with clients either through phone calls or other means of communication.
• Participate in other projects and perform other duties as needed.
• Responsible for overall performance of the accessioning, molecular, and genetic departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in the field of molecular microbiology and/or genetics.
• Experience with Hologic/Gen-Probe Panther Instrumentation preferred.
• ASCP certification in Molecular Biology (MB) preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in medical technology, chemical or biological science required.

Pay

Compensation: Minimum USD $119,000.00/Yr. Compensation Maximum USD $138,400.00/Yr.

Schedule

(Details about schedule not specified in the job posting.)