What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Manager position at Blueprint Genetics?

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About the Company

Blueprint Genetics, a Quest Diagnostics company, is a clinical genetic testing organization aspiring to bring genetic knowledge to mainstream healthcare, benefiting patients with rare inherited diseases worldwide. We are looking for a Clinical Laboratory Manager to lead our Clinical Laboratory operations.

Job description

As a Clinical Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for our Clinical Laboratory operations in Helsinki and act as an immediate supervisor to the team. The mission of the team is to ensure that the clinical laboratory work of our production process runs smoothly and is of high quality. You will lead the development of the team’s daily functions and processes. You will work in close co-operation and communicate effectively across BpG teams. You will help your team members to succeed in their daily tasks and support the development both on team and individual level.

The main tasks and responsibilities

Leading the daily work of the Clinical Lab team including :

Managing and developing the team’s operations (including resource management)
Providing leadership, guidance and goals to the team to meet operational targets
Accountable for wellbeing, great team spirit and living the company values
Responsible for teams’ development and ensuring that the team has necessary information and training available to develop in their role
Contributes to goal and budget setting of the team

Acting as the general supervisor of the Clinical Laboratory and overseeing that the daily laboratory operations run smoothly :

Ensuring that high quality process is in place and followed and that the performed laboratory work will result to high quality test results

Overseeing that the laboratory supplies and equipment are updated and operational, and facilities, safety and environmental conditions meet the standards

Monitoring of test performance, reporting performance metrics, qualification and competence assessment of laboratory personnel

Contributing to the molecular analysis development

Reports directly to Director of Operations.

Qualifications

In order to thrive in this role, you should have :

Relevant degree in a chemical or biological science

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience from the field. Ideal candidate could have experience from working in a clinical laboratory and some experience with Next-generation sequencing and / or DNA analysis methods.

Minimum 2 years of people leader experience and demonstrated leadership skills. Experience in setting goals, directing and coaching subordinates for successful collaboration. Proven ability to build a thriving team culture.

Excellent communication skills

True interest in leading the team and helping team members to succeed.

In addition to leading the team you are enthusiastic about laboratory work, processes and continuous improvement

What we offer :

The opportunity to work for a company that makes a real difference – Blueprint Genetics has a clear and motivating purpose to improve the lives of patients and families affected by inherited diseases.

A positive, open, and international work environment with great people from different fields of expertise. We are a team of close to 300 experienced professionals, who collaborate to drive genetic knowledge forward.

Employee benefits such as participation to performance-based bonus payment system, extensive occupational healthcare with Heltti, lunch benefit, sports, culture & wellbeing benefit, mental wellbeing with Auntie, on-site gym membership, team events & office parties.

Please submit your application and CV along at the latest on 23rd March 2025. Questions? Please contact Matti Takalokastari at matti.takalokastari@blueprintgenetics.com

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