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Fred Hutch · 1 day ago

Alliance Lab Testing Supervisor

US-WA-Seattle

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $157K/yr

4+ years exp

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization focused on cancer treatment and research. The Alliance Lab Testing Supervisor will manage daily operations of Alliance Lab Testing Services, oversee personnel, and support quality improvement and compliance efforts in the laboratory.

Hospital & Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supports the Testing Manager to manage the daily operations of Alliance Lab Testing Servies at assigned lab(s)/locations(s). Testing may include hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and coagulation

Oversee personnel including training, engagement, development, onboarding and offboarding. Work in conjunction with HR on required personnel action

Team member is required to maintain competency on instruments/equipment and provide bench coverage when needed due to PTO, sick calls, short staffing, etc

Support the Alliance Lab quality improvement/quality assurance program in coordination with the Lab Quality team and the Alliance Lab Technical & Compliance team. Ensure consistent monitoring and documentation of quality indicators to identify areas for improvement and report to the Laboratory QI/Integrity Committee

Participate in recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluations on the team where assigned. Support ongoing documentation of continued competency and continuing education for laboratory staff

Coordinate proficiency testing as required by lab accrediting agencies

Participate in policy and procedure development, implementation, and revisions with the Testing Manager and the Alliance Lab Technical & Compliance team

Support ongoing compliance with safety rules and regulations in compliance with the institution, state, and federal standards

Manage the maintenance of instrumentation and inventories. Make recommendations for the selection of new laboratory instruments, related equipment, and supplies

Qualification

Medical Laboratory ScientistCLIA education requirementsLaboratory experienceCLIACAP regulationsLeadership of lab projectsMS Office SuiteCommunication skillsWork independently

Required

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or a bachelor's degree and equivalent education and training as defined in 42CFR493.1489(b)(3). Must meet the CLIA education requirements for a high complexity testing

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or an equivalent certification with certified maintenance of continuing education through ASCP, AMT, or AAB

4 years of laboratory experience performing testing on human samples required

At least 1 year of previous experience in a lead/senior tech/coordinator/supervisor/manager role (must be verified by title) in a clinical lab with a total of 3 years of clinical lab experience performing high complexity testing in lieu of 4 total years may also be acceptable

Knowledge of CLIA and CAP regulations

Demonstrated direct or indirect leadership of lab projects (new test validation, process improvement, employee engagement, etc.)

Excellent communication skills (written, oral)

Proficient with MS Office Suite

Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement is a must