Supervisor, Specimen Processing

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or higher degree in Biology or Chemistry
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have proficient computer skills.
• Ability to think strategically and independently.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and follow through on projects, paying close attention to detail with minimal supervision.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English
• Strong Organizational skills
• Must have the ability to apply rational thinking and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.
• Must possess the ability to deal with problems within the guidelines of standard operating procedures.
• Must have leadership skills and promote teamwork.
• PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• Laboratory work environment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic and caustic chemicals, cold temperatures (≤ -20⁰C), and frequently to biological hazards.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• 5+ hours per shift: Sitting, Standing Handling. Finger dexterity, Pinching
• 3- 5 hours per shift: Lifting to 30 pounds
• Up to 3 hours per shift: Walking Climbing, bending, squatting, reaching above shoulders, reaching waist to shoulder, reaching knee to waist, reaching floor to knee, grasping items, carrying/move items up to 30 pounds
• Creative Testing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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Additional Information

Job Description Summary The Supervisor of Specimen Processing directly supervises a team of Specimen Processors to ensure the day-to-day receipt and processing of samples submitted to the laboratory is completed based on established procedures and production schedules. Job Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Specimen Receiving department Ensure strict adherence to standard operation procedures, regulatory requirements, and company policies Perform department review of source data prior to release to the Quality department Ensure refrigerator, freezer and instrument maintenance is completed in a timely manner Monitor and manage sample cancellations Ensure the department is maintained in a clean and organized manner including proper sample, material and supply storage, and that department supplies are within established inventory levels Maintain adequate department staffing and production work schedules, employee timecards and time off requests Monitor staff performance, train and/or mentor new employees, perform competency assessments, evaluate and counsel department personnel, make recommendations regarding terminating, promoting, demoting of department personnel Conduct routine department staff meetings Interview prospective new hires and provide recommendations to management Communicate information regarding daily production, instrument and LMS performance to management Track and trend sample shipment problems and provide end of month data to management Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and policies as they pertain to the department. Coordinate and implement the integration of new processes and procedures into the routine workflow. Assist with analyzing and resolving deviations, root-cause analysis and CAPAs as necessary Document, investigate, communicate and resolve Specimen Receiving issues and sample reconciliation discrepancies REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School diploma or GED 2 years of laboratory experience or 6 months laboratory experience with 1 year of supervisory experience

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