Laboratory Manager for Data Analysis & Results

This position is located in Valencia, California. Relocation assistance will be offered to highly qualified candidates.

Job Purpose:

Leads the team analyzing data generated by the clinical laboratory team to provide clinical microbiology molecular testing clinical results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Lead and manage team of analysts ensuring quality of results.

· Review test results, maintain legible work records, and enter findings into the laboratory information systems.

· Interpret RT PCR data and sign out clinical reports.

· Act a clinical expert leading review of queries and anomalies.

· Coach and mentor staff on technical expertise, identify training needs, assure that technical staff receive regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type of tasks performed and evaluate employee competency.

· Engage in continuous process and service improvement. Make and implement recommendations to improve operational efficiency, and accuracy of results.

· Ensure all work is in accordance with state and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation/compliance requirements.

· Maintain good communication with leadership, team members and customers.

· Ensure safety, security, and the environment in all aspect of the daily activities, and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately.

· Understand ergonomic relationship between people, equipment and working environment.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

· Must meet qualifications established by CLIA for Technical Supervisor:  CFR Subpart M §493.1449.

· MD or PhD, MS, BS Degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
AND
· Experience in both Microbiology and Virology dependent on level of education.

· M.D. and at least one year of lab training or experience in high complexity testing in microbiology with a minimum of 6 months experience in virology unless board certified in clinical and anatomical pathology.

OR
· PhD: at least one year of laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing in microbiology with a minimum of 6 months experience in virology.
OR
· Masters degree with at least two years of laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing in microbiology with a minimum of 6 months experience in virology.
OR
· Bachelors degree with at least 4 years of laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing in microbiology with a minimum of 6 months experience in virology.

· Minimum one year clinical molecular biology experience.

· Previous Supervisory/Management experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

· Knowledgeable of Quality Assurance and Quality Control applications in clinical diagnostics.

· Must be detail oriented, organized, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to troubleshoot technical applications and work independently under pressure of deadlines and a fast paced, high throughput team environment.

· Practical knowledge of routine laboratory equipment and procedures.

· Experience with LIMS and laboratory automation highly desired.

· Able to work effectively and able to deliver on tight datelines.

Recommended Qualifications:

· Laboratory Personnel License Certification (e.g. CLS, ACSP, ASCPi, AAB, AMT, MTE), highly preferred.

· Extensive experience of clinical molecular experience.

Working Conditions:

· Clinical and research lab environment; exposure to blood borne pathogens; must wear personal protective equipment including lab coat, gloves and completely closed footwear.

· Employee may be requested to work shifts other than daylight depending on the needs of the laboratory.

· Weekend rotation may be required.

· Travel is not required.

Physical Requirements:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use a keyboard, type, and occasionally stand and move to other parts of the lab.

· Must have manual dexterity to use lab equipment.

· Reach above/below the shoulder, bend at the knees and waist.

· Able to lift boxes up to 25 pounds.

Direct Reports:

Laboratory supervisors, Laboratory Assistants.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.