Analytical Chemistry Supervisor
Sonic Reference Laboratory
- Dripping Springs, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintains adequate scheduling and coordination of workflow for assigned staff
- Manages and coordinates the procurement of Clinical Laboratory supplies and equipment
- Monitors standing orders, negotiates supply contracts, continually evaluates pricing and terminates agreements with vendors. Supervise and control inventory distribution
- Identifies laboratory needs for equipment and staffing
- Ensures all personnel are continuously informed of changes in SOPs and company processes
- Self-education in regard to developments in the laboratory field
- Evaluates employees’ work performance and documents performance, training, and disciplinary actions
- Responsible for the initiation, design, and completion of special projects, process improvements or new method implementation in the Clinical Laboratory
- Monthly QC/QA document review on all analyzers, bench procedures, and log sheets
- Initiates and participates in laboratory monthly meetings
- Ensures a clean and safe environment for all Clinical Laboratory personnel
- Enforces universal precautions and use of personal protective equipment for laboratory personnel
- Develops and follows continuing education program for Clinical Laboratory employees as required by CAP and State clinical regulatory guidelines
- Ensures all workflow processes are completed within acceptable time frames
- Ensures CAP/State regulatory compliance is met for all applicable areas
- Prepares for and participates in CAP/State regulatory inspection, provides required documents and responses to investigators’ requested items
- Responsible for the maintenance and organization of all documentation generated by the laboratory
- Prepare new SOPs; review and update existing SOPs
- B.S. degree in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science
- Six (6) years of pertinent laboratory experience WITH at least 4 years of specific experience in toxicology.
- Two (2) years of experience in technical leadership or administrative roles
- N/A
- Certified as Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Molecular Biology, by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) OR equivalent certification
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability amongst diverse groups
- Reliable professional and positive attitude, inspires positivity in other
- Expert knowledge in molecular techniques, equipment, and methods
- Ability to coordinate and effectively represent the company to vendor representatives
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to collect and analyze data using graphs, tables, charts, and mathematical calculations
- Advanced computer skills including MS Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Familiar with informatics and data workflows; a demonstrated ability to work with IT and other technical personnel
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and dynamic priorities/deadlines
- Experienced with clinical lab regulations & Audits (CLIA, CAP, ISO, NY State) and GDP policies
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage stress appropriately
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- This position requires some lifting, up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently carrying objects up to 10 lbs.
- This position also requires some pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, bending, and sitting for extended periods.
- Frequent repetitive hand and arm movement, eye-hand-foot coordination, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, balance, depth perception, hearing acuity, color vision, and near and far vision acuity are also required.