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CoreBioLabs is Hiring a General Lab Supervisor Near Chicago, IL
Company Overview
CoreBioLabs CMCD is a fully credentialed, high complexity, College of American Pathologist (CAP), New York CLEP and CLIA laboratory. CoreBioLabs is expanding nationally while providing molecular testing services, core laboratory services and toxicology solutions. We specialize in personalized medicine and health solutions to help clinicians determine the right medication for individual patients with medical conditions and gynecologic infectious diseases.
Job Description Summary
In this role, the General Supervisor (Core Laboratory) will be primarily responsible for the daily running of all the lab sections. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Management, gives direction to section supervisors and lab staff. Oversee activities of the departments, distribute/assign work, determine priorities, schedule non-routine procedures. Assist in the development and writing new procedures and techniques. Perform related duties incidental to the work described herein. This includes the daily review of quality control and preventative maintenance records, review of proficiency surveys, supply inventory status and result review. Facilitates the training and orientation of new employees, scheduling difficulties, aids in implementation of new methodologies, and quality assurance activities. Performs more advanced instrument troubleshooting and quality control switch overs. Able to perform and supervise all bench work. Assesses and verifies the validity of these results before releasing them to the providers.
License or Certification Requirements:
CLS (ASCP) or equivalent
Qualifications
- Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required. Knowledge of CAP organizational/departmental policies, procedures and participated in CAP Inspections.
- Familiar and able to operate: Quantstudio System ( 12 K Flex), Beckman AU480 Chemistry Analyzer , Hematology DHX system and BD M 50 Phenix Micro system .
- Master’s degree in clinical Lab Science, molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, medical technology, or a related field.
- Meets requirements for CLIA high complexity testing personnel.
- Strong attention to detail and precision.
- Excellent computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Proven leadership and people-development experience with the ability to lead change.
- Technologically proficient with the ability to utilize latest technology and software
- Effective communication and delegation skills
Responsibilities
- Provides day-to-day supervision/oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel performing testing, validity of test results and turnaround times and reporting of test results.
- Able to perform duties of a technologist as necessitated by the absence or peak workload.
- Organizes laboratory management meetings and informs his/her employees of pertinent information.
- Responsive to client inquiries or problems and/or that they are directed to a competent authority.
- Produce reliable and precise data in the performance of laboratory tests.
- Receive and prepare patient specimens for testing.
- Reagent preparation, DNA/RNA extraction (manual or automation extraction).
- Set up regular PCR, and RT-PCR. Familiar with Quantstudio Flex systems.
- Carry out new test development.
- Review Antibiotic Susceptibility Test (AST) and troubleshooting.
- Review accessioning, data entry in LIMS system.
- Analyze and transcribe data; assist in specimen reporting.
- Follow SOP, quality control and HIPPA procedures to perform job duties.
- QC/QA Responsibilities:
- Documents as necessary for regulatory agencies such CAP and CLIA regulatory compliance.
- The supervisor works with Laboratory Management to develop standards in response to regulatory changes.
- Collecting data for evaluating QA metrics and review monthly QC; including review of Levy Jennings graphs with Lab Director. The General Supervisor along with department supervisors will look for shifts or trends and document any problems found. When Quality Control standards are not met, the supervisor ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.
- The supervisor reviews daily Quality Control results for accuracy and completion.
- Proficiency Assessment Responsibilities:
- Ensures PT samples are integrated within routine laboratory workload; samples are analyzed by Lab personnel who routinely perform testing on patient samples, using the same methods.
- Assists Laboratory Director with proper enrollment in proficiency testing program with College of American pathologist (CAP) and ensures all tests performed in his/her department are covered.
- Proficiency results are submitted within the time frames established by the CAP PT program. Once available, the General Supervisor assists Laboratory Management in evaluating survey results against peer group responses. Any outliers are investigated, and corrective action is taken.
- For new analytes where a CAP-approved graded proficiency is not available, performance must be checked at least semiannually using an alternate performance assessment system comparism of results with Corebiolabs in Ohio.
- Laboratory Equipment and Reagents:
- Establishes and evaluates the preventative maintenance program for instrumentation and equipment.
- Reviews departments' preventive maintenance logs and files documents accordingly.
- Reviews any necessary calibration procedures performed in the department.
- Monitors use of equipment, reagents/supplies, and orders/stock inventory to maintain adequate levels, ensuring uninterrupted service. Supervises staff in inventory maintenance procedures.
- Personnel:
- Prepares work schedules, assigns and prioritizes work to staff, ensuring adequate coverage at all times;
- Prepares employee performance reviews, approves time and attendance records, maintains training files, and performs other administrative duties as required.
- Procedure Development and Implementation:
- Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Contributes to writing laboratory test procedures following established format.
- Reviews and/or performs the appropriate validation studies to verify the new procedure according to federal regulations.
- Reviews existing procedures for validity and appropriate methodology, accuracy, completeness, and quality measures.
- Coordinates with members of Laboratory Management to prepare for regulatory inspections
- Supervisor must have updated documentation for initial instrument training and complete annual competency assessments in order to perform patient testing.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$86k-110k (estimate)
POST DATE
11/21/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
07/18/2024
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