Laboratory Supervisor

Position Details: 

Client Direct Client

Location Memphis, TN

Job Title Laboratory Supervisor

Duration Permanent Position

Must have skill-set [Job Description] Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities: 

• 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

• Creates an environment which fosters excellence, sensitivity and leadership

• Follows all company safety policies & other safety precautions within work area

• Regular attendance and timeliness is essential

• Complete special projects as assigned within designated timeframe