Senior Manager, Laboratory Testing

GRIFOLS, S.A.•San Marcos, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols Labortory Solutions in San Marcos, TX is seeking a Senior Manager, Lab Testing. The Senior Manager, Lab Testing manages the day-to-day operations of the lab to ensure optimal laboratory performance and compliance with current requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Provide overall technical leadership, expertise, and support to the organization in the areas of validation, laboratory instrumentation and technologies. Develops, oversees and maintains a validated production environment. May lead project teams on business and technical projects. Act as a technical expert on at least one area of knowledge relevant to the laboratory (molecular / IRL / other).

Requirements

MD with certification in blood banking/transfusion medicine, SBB(ASCP), CHS(ABHI) or advanced degree (PhD preferred) in related science (biology, chemistry, genomics).
Eight years of experience in a molecular testing laboratory; including a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
Effective presentation and classroom management skills.
Expert knowledge of molecular methodologies.
Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Planning and organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to communicate with all levels of staff and management.

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day operations of the lab to ensure optimal laboratory performance and compliance with current requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Provide overall technical leadership, expertise, and support to the organization in the areas of validation, laboratory instrumentation and technologies.
Develops, oversees and maintains a validated production environment.
May lead project teams on business and technical projects.
Act as a technical expert on at least one area of knowledge relevant to the laboratory (molecular / IRL / other).
Interviews and hires new employees, maintains adequate staffing, reviews and approves employee timecards and request for time-off
Trains new employees, performs competency assessment and monitors staff performance
Evaluates and counsels personnel, makes recommendations regarding terminating, promoting/demoting, and salary changes for personnel
Manages schedules to meet laboratory workload demands, evaluates laboratory processes and makes recommendations to maximize efficiency and productivity
Facilitates the adoption of new procedures by developing, writing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) as they pertain to the department
Writes equipment, assay and processes validation protocols identifying critical control points; manages the execution of validation protocols
Ensures strict adherence to SOPs, regulatory requirements and company policies
Assesses laboratory equipment needs, oversees proper inventory of laboratory reagents/supplies and orders as needed to maintain productivity
Resolves deviations, performs investigations, root-cause analysis, and trouble-shoots assay or equipment failures
Actively participates in lab management and training programs
Act as a delegate to the Laboratory Director on many day to day activities.
Maintains technical competency by attendance at continuing education events
Accountability for staff performance, promoting teamwork, positive employee morale and retention, laboratory organization and appearance.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to cross-functional areas.
Must have the ability to identify, document, communicate and resolve problems within the guidelines of standardized procedures.
Must have the initiative to seek out information.
Capable of assuming responsibilities delegated by the Laboratory Director