Apply on Employer Site

BioLife Plasma Services · 2 months ago

Operations Laboratory Supervisor

Social Circle, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $136K/yr

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., focused on improving the lives of patients with rare diseases. The Operations Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and providing technical assistance to staff and donor centers.

Health CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day supervision of all laboratory operations and moderate or high complexity testing performance in their laboratory area. (50%)

Functions as a supervisor for testing personnel performing high and moderate complexity testing. Organize and prioritize workloads and assignments in conjunction with donor center requirements

Responsible for maintaining reagent and consumable inventory

Performs annual employee performance reviews and employee counseling. Performs and reviews pre-analytical staff training and competency assessments. Ensures proper training is received under the oversight of the Operations Manager and the CLIA Laboratory Director

Provides technical assistance to staff, operations, and donor centers in laboratory-related issues

Must be accessible to testing personnel at all times testing is performed to provide on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established either by the laboratory director or technical supervisor

Performs NCMR, ENC, and CAPA functions. (10%)

Evaluates laboratory systems, processes, procedures, and equipment as they relate to operating efficiency, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. Participates in the evaluation of new tests and methodologies.(5%)

Works in conjunction with Laboratory Quality Assurance Management in the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of the laboratory quality systems. (10%)

Ensures periodic review of SOPs is performed and changes are implemented in a timely manner. Ensures that all procedures related to laboratory equipment are current, have maintenance and quality control steps, and reflect applicable manufacturer operating requirements and guidelines. (10%)

Participates in operational excellence initiatives and projects to drive a culture of continuous improvement to achieve site operational excellence goals (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Layered Standardized Gemba Walks). (5%)

Monitors test analyses to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained. Review testing, quality control, and other testing reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements to ensure that quality standards, efficiency, and schedules are met (10%)

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Laboratory Operations ManagementManufacturing Practices (GMP)Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)Technical AssistanceQuality Control ProgramEmployee TrainingEvaluationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Have earned a doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, or nursing from an accredited institution

Or have earned an associate degree in a chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology, or nursing from an accredited institution

Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records

Demonstrate work history of above-average performance and attendance

Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, including written, verbal, and oral presentations

Result-oriented with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Attention to detail and organizational skills with analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to stand up for 6-8 hours

Ability to lift, carry, and pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds

Ability to walk, stand, and observe others performing work assignments

Performing and demonstrating work assignments, which may involve lifting, bending, stooping, sitting, and leaning

Occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university in medical technology

Previous supervisory experience in a laboratory setting preferred

MT or MLT certification from ASCP or other accredited certifying organization preferred

Benefits

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives.

U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.

U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.