Laboratory Operations Manager

Mosaic Diagnostics•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

Summary of position: Directs, develops, and manages a team that performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses via different methods to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Responsible for ensuring a positive work environment for a fast-paced laboratory.

Requirements

Must be familiar with lab statistical analysis.
Experience and proficient user of Excel and Word.
Bachelor’s degree science (Biology, Chemistry, etc)
Minimum of 4 years of clinical laboratory experience in a highly complex laboratory

Nice To Haves

LCMS experience preferred by not required
Leadership experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees, reviews, teaches, and performs chemical analyses of patient specimens, including urine and blood, to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
Analyzes chromatographic and mass spectral data.
Analyzes test results and enters findings in LIMS.
Performs, records, and reviews quality control to ensure accuracy of clinical data on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Oversees, reviews, teaches, and performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.
Verifies instrument function by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.
Follows Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures for all tasks.
Oversee training and competency assessment for staff and provide constructive feedback when team members need additional support.
Oversee inventory management and provide feedback to procurement team.
Create content for Standard Operating Procedures for the test methods in place and provide clarity for the team.
Responsible for department level inspection readiness and compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
Assess workflow, staffing, and operational excellence to meet turnaround time and quality goals.
Actively participate in the Quality Management program including CAPA and RCA.
Responsible for preparing department specific quality metrics/key performance indicators.
Assist with the development of an annual budget as well as department and corporate goals.
Oversee training of the team on all safety procedures
Maintain a standard of cleanliness in the laboratory and enforce observance among staff.
Promote inter-departmental communication.
Participate in cross-functional committees and groups to ensure quality and cohesive progress on corporate goals.
Other duties as assigned.