Molecular Laboratory Manager

*Position Summary:* The Molecular Laboratory Manager oversees the daily operations of the molecular department and laboratory and assures compliance with all the regulatory and accreditations requirements.
Supervises, trains and assures competency of personnel.
Performs new test validations.
Performs routine molecular tests when needed.
Accessions samples when needed.
Assists in the troubleshooting of problems with tests, instruments, and sample delivery.
Reviews tests, performance and maintains quality control records.
Maintains record of instruments, failures, calibrations and repairs.
Prepares summaries of quality assurance records.
Works with Care departments to assure appropriate sample delivery and appropriate test requisitions.
Performs laboratory tasks and other functions independently.
Oversees financial aspects of the laboratory.
Oversees and works towards improving overall molecular department and laboratory workflow as it relates to quality, efficiency, and safety.
*Responsibilities* · Supervise molecular technicians and laboratory assistants in the accessioning, performance, and interpretation of molecular microbiology specimens.
· Plan, assign, and direct workflow in the laboratory.
Provides back-up to other positions in the laboratory.
· Acquire and maintain all necessary state and federal licenses including CAP accreditation.
· Define, coordinate, and monitor quality assurance program.
Ensure quality control and compliance procedures are followed and quality control reports are up to date.
Prepare for the CAP and other inspections.
· Mentor and support direct reports in their responsibilities and functions.
Identifies and implements training programs as necessary.
· Oversee staffing of all personnel in the laboratory.
Effectively maintains quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training, and providing staff development through performance evaluation and performance management.
· Maintains medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.
· Develop annual budget and manages department costs and resources to adhere to budget.
· Oversee the financial aspects of the laboratory, ensuring all bills are paid on time.
· Maintain laboratory supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
· Maintain medical laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slack periods; making operational or staffing adjustment.
· Resolves problems through interaction with clients either through phone calls or other means of communication.
· Participate in other projects and perform other duties as needed.
· Responsible for overall performance of the molecular department.
*Essential Job Functions: * *Functions* *% of time* Plan, assign, and direct workflow in lab 40% Define, coordinate, and monitor QA programs 15% Acquire and maintain all state and federal licenses 10% Mentor and support direct reports 10% Ensure laboratory financials are up to date and on track 10% Oversee staffing of all personnel in the lab 10% Special projects as needed 5% *Additional Job Functions:* · Participate in meetings · Attend staff meetings and applicable training · Complete special projects · Other duties as assigned *Position Requirements:* · Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in the field of molecular and/or microbiology · Experience with Hologic/Gen-Probe Panther Instrumentation for CT/GC & HPV · ASCP certification in Molecular Biology (MB) preferred · Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in medical technology, chemical or biological science *Competencies: * · Judgment: _Ability to make decisions based on objective analysis of facts_ · Cooperation: _Effectively works with others and cooperates to ensure individual and team success_ · Initiative: _self-motivated, enterprising, pro-active_ · Creativity: _originality and resourcefulness in adapting and revising processes and procedures to resolve issues_ · Positive Attitude: _displays interest in and enthusiasm for his/her position and the company_ *Disclosure:* The Company uses job descriptions to ensure the equitable administration of the hiring process and that qualified employees are selected for open positions.
Job descriptions are also essential for the effective administration of the performance appraisal program and for related promotions, transfers, layoffs, and termination decisions.
The Company performs periodic reviews of job descriptions to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.
Excluded from the job description are non-essential tasks only incidentally related to the position.
Requirements, skills, and abilities included in the job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to perform the position successfully.
In no instance; however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements included in this job description be considered as all-inclusive.
Authorized management personnel may assign additional functions, responsibilities and requirements as necessary.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that certain requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.
However, accommodations will not be made that can pose serious health or safety risk(s) to the employee or others; or, which imposes undue hardship on the Company.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience level: * 5 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to Relocate: * Chesapeake, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person