Laboratory Director

Linden Capital Partners • $90K — $120K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School diploma with 5+ years of specimen processing experience or relevant licensure/certification with 1+ year experience.
  • BLS and/or ACLS certification preferred.
  • Phlebotomy certification preferred, but not required.
  • Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Bilingual skills preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise laboratory assistants to ensure compliant specimen processing and archiving.
  • Notify management of any issues with sample collection or processing efficiency.
  • Organize and prepare collection materials according to protocol specifications.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the specimen processing area.
  • Perform blood drawing procedures and specimen processing as needed.
  • Ensure appropriate specimen containers are utilized based on testing requirements.
  • Lead training efforts for all lab team members and ensure adherence to regulations.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
  • Engagement in collaborative team efforts across departments.
  • Participation in essential quality assurance and compliance programs.
  • Involvement with cutting-edge research within the pharmacokinetic laboratory environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Laboratory Director supervises the laboratory assistants to ensure provision of quality specimen processing, archiving, shipping, and effective team performance to meet site goals.

Responsibilities:
  • Supervise laboratory assistants to ensure all study specimens are processed and archived according to protocol specifications.
  • Notify the appropriate management staff of missed time-points, insufficient sample collection, improper specimen collection or unusual incidents.
  • Oversee and/or prepare the collection tubes, vials, containers, etc. with study and subject identification labels for protocol specific collection time-points.
  • Assist in maintaining the specimen processing area is clean, set up according to protocol requirements and that all required supplies are stocked.
  • Perform duties of processing, archiving and/or shipping specimens
  • Assist in a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture techniques using standard equipment to include vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles, as assigned.
  • Ensure appropriate tubes, vials and containers necessary for specimen collection are used, depending upon tests ordered.
  • Must be able to provide top quality care and concurrently handle high levels of stress.
  • Clinical skills indicated by level of education, licensure, registration and/or certification.
  • Perform study specimen collections and collects clinical data as directed by principal investigator and protocol.
  • Serve in rotation as on-call supervisor.
  • Facilitate the team process including interdisciplinary communications.
  • Participate in collaborative team efforts with other departments.
  • Ensure that processing laboratory areas are properly stocked with study supplies (i.e., blood tubes, vials, kits, containers, study flowsheets, etc.)
  • Ensure PK Laboratory is properly staffed for processing, archiving, and shipping requirements by reviewing study schedules for each specific protocol.
  • Ensure accurate maintenance of records with regards to the research project
  • Assist in giving accurate and easily accessible research data to the Data Entry department.
  • Anticipate, recognize, and resolve issues.
  • Recognize the need to seek assistance or inform senior management of specific issues.
  • Lead necessary team training efforts for all facets of the Pharmacokinetic Laboratory
  • Read and understand each protocol in which she/he is involved.
  • Keep appraised of the current implementation of OSHA, FDA and GCP/ICH regulations, guidelines, and procedure.
  • Follow established guidelines in the collection of clinical data and/or administration of clinical studies.
  • Comply with all site policies and procedures, especially those regarding protocol confidentiality.
  • Demonstrate a caring, professional attitude and behavior toward study participants and staff, actively contributing to the well-being and dignity of the clinic.
  • Maintain an overall good work attitude, promoting cooperation and professionalism and interactions with other staff members.
  • Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, safe condition, and report any potential hazards immediately.
  • Additionally, this role may encompass responsibilities beyond those outlined above, as required by the evolving needs of the organization. This job description is intended as a foundation and may be subject to expansion or modification to best suit ERG's objectives.

Skills and Qualifications:
  • Education and experience
    • A minimum of a High School diploma with 5 years of specimen processing and collection experience OR professional licensure, registration and/or certification in a clinical or allied health field is required with a minimum of one year specimen processing and collection experience in a central laboratory or medical facility.
    • BLS and/or ACLS certification preferred.
    • Phlebotomy certification preferred but not required.
    • Basic computer skills, including a knowledge of Microsoft Office, are required.
    • Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.
  • Requirements
    • Maintain current licensure, registration and/or certification within educational background.
    • Maintain current BLS and/or ACLS certification.
    • Maintain necessary CEU's for registration and/or certification.
    • Assist in the training of Pharmacokinetic Laboratory Staff in duties at the clinic.
    • Actively participate on site's ongoing Quality Assurance Program, HIPAA, and Compliance Programs
    • Attend all appropriate team meetings regarding study protocols.
    • Read and understand policy and procedures manuals, SOP manual and employee handbook.

About Linden Capital Partners

Linde plc is a global multinational chemical company founded in Germany and, since 2018, domiciled in Ireland and headquartered in the United Kingdom. Linde is the world's largest industrial gas company by market share and revenue. It serves customers in the healthcare, petroleum refining, manufacturing, food, beverage carbonation, fiber-optics, steel making, aerospace, material handling equipment, chemicals, electronics and water treatment industries. The company's primary business is the manufacturing and distribution of atmospheric gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, rare gases, and process gases, including carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, ammonia, electronic gases, specialty gases, and acetylene. The company was formed by the 2018 merger of Linde AG of Germany and Praxair of the United States. The resulting holding company was incorporated in Ireland, with principal executive offices in Guildford, UK. The company is a member of the Hydrogen Council, a group of companies investing in hydrogen vehicles. The company expects hydrogen vehicles to compete with electric vehicles and has invested in wind powered plants that convert water to hydrogen. The company is ranked 444th on the Fortune Global 500 and 178th on the Forbes Global 2000.
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