Assistant Lab Manager - Birmingham, AL
About The Position
The Assistant Lab Manager is a detail-oriented individual who supports daily lab operations. This person works directly with the lab manager(s), providing technical and administrative support, where appropriate. The assistant lab manager should have an in-depth understanding of daily operations and key performance metrics that drive the laboratory’s success. Additionally, he/she will help staff comply with all safety and compliance measures, assist with inventory, assist with training new staff and help manage equipment maintenance. Additional duties may be assigned by the lab manager based on need.
Requirements
- Ability to multitask and handle task swiftly
- Excellent organizational, customer service, and communication skills.
- Extremely knowledgeable in histotechnology and troubleshooting technical processes
- Working knowledge of office equipment.
- Ability to practice confidentiality and follow HIPAA regulation with patient information.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to deal effectively and professionally with all internal and external customers.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one year of experience in histopathology
- Ability to read and interpret work-related documents such as reports, communications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to respond to routine correspondence.
- Ability to listen, speak, and interact effectively with all customers and co-workers, adapting communication for optimal understanding.
- Excellent verbal communication skills required; ability to practice professional telephone etiquette and techniques on all calls.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, as required for the position.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions, both written and verbal.
- Ability to interpret data furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and apply knowledge and understanding to effectively perform job duties.
Nice To Haves
- Previous management experience
- Histotechnologist Certification
Responsibilities
- Work with the Lab Manager to ensure optimal operational processes and adherence to key performance metrics
- Help enforce all laboratory safety and regulatory compliance requirements, including CLIA, OSHA, CAP, and other accrediting bodies
- Assist with quality control, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist in training and onboarding of new laboratory staff
- Work directly with physician stakeholders to ensure technical products and services meet clinical needs.
- Help oversee laboratory supply ordering, inventory management, and cost control
- Coordinate staff scheduling, workflow, and project milestones with the Lab Manager and support staff
- Assist in scheduling routine instrument maintenance and service activities
- Support existing SOPs and assist in developing or updating SOPs as needed
- Support inspection readiness, audits, and regulatory reviews
- Lead laboratory operations in the Lab Manager’s absence
- Perform other duties or special projects as assigned by management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
