Job Title:
Manager, Pathology Operations
Qualifications:
At least 10 years medical laboratory experience. MT certification is required. Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and regulatory agencies is desirable.
Corporate Responsibilities:
- Adherence to laboratory health and safety
- Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Adherence to applicable company policies and guidelines
- Adherence to federal and/or local regulations as applicable
Position Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the effective operations of a multiple functional teams. Plans, schedules and organizes necessary resources to meet study timelines and departmental goals.
- Responsible for annual performance evaluations of supervised personnel. Directs workflow within the laboratory to ensure that adequate personnel are assigned to specific tasks.
- Works closely with the pathologist to prepare clinical pathology data reports, and to validate equipment and methods.
- Serves as the laboratory’s point of contract for communications with study directors and in-life technicians regarding sampling and testing problems.
- Responsible for the laboratory’s quality control program. Directs the maintenance of required quality control records to ensure the accuracy and precision of the analyzers, troubleshoots quality control issues, and establishes new ranges as necessary for new lots of quality control materials.
- Reviews study protocols to ensure that the requested tests are within the capacity of the laboratory, and ensures that the required tests are performed.
- Proficiency in the operation and maintenance of the laboratory’s analyzers and equipment. Directs the maintenance of analyzer operational and maintenance records.
- Performs manual testing of samples when necessary as an effective team member, such as preparation and review of blood smears, preparation and review of reticulocyte smears, and preparation and review of urine microscopic examinations.
- Conducts testing in the clinical laboratory according to GLP and internal standards, and maintains the required documentation indicating compliance.
- Prepares, reviews, and updates laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Reviews and interprets data for acceptance, and reporting purposes.
- Collects data using the laboratory data capture systems, and maintains the required documentation indicating compliance.
- Proposes and implements process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiencies.
- Performs duties independently and provide leadership and mentoring to junior staff members.
- Practices universal safety precautions when working with blood samples. May work with potentially hazardous substances. Wears requires PPE (personal protective equipment).
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Professional Responsibilities:
- Attends continuing education courses, as appropriate.
- Maintains active involvement in professional medical/clinical laboratory organizations.
The pay range estimated for this position start at $92,200 annually. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.
*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
