Lab Administrator / Madison, WI (On-Site)

Fortrea•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Administrator is responsible for coordinating lab activities and providing day-to-day administration of the laboratory. Key duties include performing regular process audits on laboratory staff, following procedures for specimen handling and processing, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, and recognizing and addressing deviations from expected results. The role involves processing and shipping PK samples, performing phlebotomy as needed, and participating in biological specimen collection. The administrator evaluates and solves problems related to specimen collection and processing, facilitates workflow to ensure timely completion for all assigned studies, and manages inventory and orders supplies. They attend initiation meetings, assist with staff orientation and training, and work with management to establish operational standards, policies, and guidelines. The position supports corporate and department initiatives for quality system implementation and continuous improvement, and may act as an initial contact for new equipment, writing and performing acceptance tests. They initiate and monitor the quality of laboratory procedures, ensure compliance with current legislation and practices (including COSHH and Radiological Protection), and maintain full and accurate data records. The administrator ensures the quality of service meets client requirements, instills a commitment to quality in team members, and works with study teams to follow protocol specifications. They also collaborate with management to maintain a safe working environment and continuously seek out new and better ideas. Fortrea is dedicated to advancing life-saving therapies for patients worldwide by fostering teamwork and excellence, turning challenges into achievements, and delivering exceptional service.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in scientific field
2-3 years clinical Laboratory experience.
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.
Comfortable with changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
Technology based (collect data directly into an electronic environment).

Responsibilities

Coordinating lab activities.
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.