Lab Administrator / Madison, WI (On-Site)

Fortrea•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Administrator is responsible for coordinating and managing day-to-day laboratory activities. This includes performing process audits, handling and processing specimens according to procedures, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring timely completion of processing for all assigned studies. The role also involves inventory management, ordering supplies, assisting with staff training, and working with management to establish and maintain efficient and safe laboratory operations. The administrator will ensure adherence to current legislation, quality standards, and client requirements, while continuously seeking improvements and maintaining accurate data records. The environment is described as fast-paced, with constantly changing priorities, requiring strong teamwork and people skills, and being technology-based with direct electronic data collection.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in scientific field
2-3 years clinical Laboratory experience (additional experience may be substituted for education requirements).
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing priorities constantly.
Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
Comfortable in a technology-based environment, collecting data directly into an electronic environment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating lab activities.
Responsible for providing day-to-day administration of laboratory.
Perform regular Process audits on Laboratory staff.
Follows the laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
Operates laboratory equipment.
Recognizes deviations from expected results and follows up appropriately.
Processes and ships PK samples according to study-specific instructions.
Performs phlebotomy as needed.
Participates in the collection of biological specimens.
Evaluates and solves problems related to the collection and processing of specimens.
Facilitates the workflow through the laboratory to ensure completion of processing in a timely manner for all studies assigned to the site.
Maintains and cleans laboratory equipment.
Inventories reagents and supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Places orders for supplies to maintain adequate supplies at all times.
Attends initiation meetings, as required.
Assists with orientation and training of lab staff.
Works with management to set standards, policies, and guidelines for the efficient operation of the laboratory.
Supports and participates in Corporate and Department initiatives regarding quality system implementation, maintenance, and continuous quality improvement activities.
May work with the Scientific Director and Associate Medical Director to act as initial contact for any new equipment.
May write and perform appropriate acceptance tests involving Clinical Operations staff as appropriate.
Initiates and monitors quality of laboratory procedures.
Conversant with current legislation and practices, ensuring all relevant guidelines and documentation are maintained accordingly, including COSHH and Radiological Protection, as applicable.
Ensure the quality of service provided by team members meets the requirements of both internal and external clients.
Instill in all team members the Company’s commitment to quality and meeting the client’s requirement without error, on time, every time.
Work with study teams to ensure protocol specifications are followed.
Works with management to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained and that safe working practices are employed.
Ensure that full and accurate data records are maintained.
Continuously seeks out new and better ideas, driving best practices.
All other duties as needed or assigned.