Senior Lab Manager, Cytogenetics and Flow Cytometry

Quest Diagnostics•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

In addition to the duties of a laboratory manager, the incumbent will directly assist in the planning, coordination, and evaluation of technical and/or operational activities as assigned by the Director, Laboratory Operations. Responsible for performing duties so as to operate the lab with the highest quality and integrity, and in an efficient, economical and businesslike manner.

Requirements

Minimum of ten (10) years laboratory experience with at least five (5) years as Laboratory Manager in the clinical or anatomical pathology laboratory.
Must have proven leadership and solid performance as a Laboratory Manager.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
General understanding of the laboratory and testing.
Project management skills.
Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, and organization and planning skills are a must.
Bachelor’s Degree life science (Required)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Plans, assigns, and directs work in the laboratory.
Serves as liaison and provides oversight with other laboratory areas as needed.
Provides support and acts as a back up to the Director of Laboratory Operations in the following activities: Facilitating the Daily Operations Meetings, representing the Reference Laboratory on the weekly Test Communication meetings, representing the business unit on the corporate standardization activities managed by the Best Practice Teams, Corporate Quality Assurance and Medical, and based on the current business needs assist in prioritizing the instrument interfaces to the Laboratory Production System group in the IT department.
Mentors and supports direct reports, in their responsibilities and functions, ensuring they receive training in supervisory skill development.
Identifies and implements training programs as necessary.
Defines, coordinates, and monitors quality assurance and Safety programs and supervises activities of the Quality Assurance Specialist and Safety Coordinator.
Ensures quality control, safety and compliance procedures are documented and followed.
Oversee plans and preparations for inspections.
Oversees staffing of all personnel in the laboratory.
Effectively maintains quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling.
Identifies future needs in terms of staff, equipment, and facilities.
Submits appropriate documentation for procurement of such.
Reviews test performance, drives process and project management, and prepares and submits required reports to meet established deadlines
Manages test database.
Ensures departmental standard operating procedures and database accurately reflects the current process.
Coordinates R&D activities as it relates to operations and actively participates on subspecialty committees, corporate committees, and business unit committees as needed.
Develops annual budget and manages department costs and resources to adhere to budget.
Resolves problems through interaction with clients via phone calls or other means of communication.
Special projects, as assigned, in particular those associated with the laboratory operations groups (i.e. lead company-wide training initiatives, leading pilot projects, etc.).