Laboratory Supervisor

Laboratory Supervisor

A Few Words About Us - Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.

Under general supervision, implements laboratory policies, procedures, and services in accordance with the Quality Management System and in compliance with applicable regulations. Ensures efficient and effective laboratory operations by directing the work of others.

Schedules sufficient number of laboratory personnel (i.e. technologists, technicians) to complete laboratory tests

Ensure all required policies and operational procedures are followed

Lead and coordinate daily workflows to support operation

Coordinate metrics to achieve throughput goals

Maintain daily inventory levels

Ensure that all lab staff is current with training, competencies and continuing education

Manage performance including appraisals, improvement plans

Follow and enforce adherence to Quality Management System

Track assay plate inventory

Communicate with cross functional teams to achieve operational efficiencies

Review and revise department standard operating procedures

Continually assess processes and create action plans to make improvements

Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, laws and requirements of requisite agencies by employing appropriate systems/processes

Lead individuals and work groups to continuously improve performance by creating an environment that ensures application of quality principles and techniques to achieve desired outcomes

Complete special projects as assigned within designated timeframe

Requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology including up to one year of practical training and six years of full time clinical laboratory experience

Must have current certification as a Medical Technologist

Must obtain an active TN license as a Laboratory Supervisor

Requires the analytical skills necessary to plan for, design or enhance highly complex systems and programs, resolve problems requiring a comprehensive and state of the art awareness of scientific field

Requires the ability to effectively manage the employees within assigned unit/department and to persuade and negotiate with peer level managers on issues and programs that impact assigned unit/department.

Work requires effectively dealing with conflicting views or issues and mediating fair workable solutions

Ability to recruit, develop and retain a high performing team

Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high degree of personal & professional initiative

Problem solving ability - able to develop creative, practical solutions that meet business objectives

Strong project management skills ability to create, adapt and follow work plans

Ability to work in a global, multicultural collaborative team environment

Ability to create cross-functional teams driven by project / business needs; ability to lead teams and secure outcomes without direct line authority

Strong skills in organizational/time management; able to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously

Excellent verbal and written communication skills