UChicago Medicine · 3 days ago
Laboratory Supervisor, Blood Product Department - Day Shift
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$99K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expUChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system, and they are seeking a Laboratory Supervisor in the Blood Bank department. The Laboratory Supervisor will oversee day-to-day operations, manage personnel, and ensure compliance with training and accreditation standards.
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Responsibilities
Oversees day-to-day operations of the laboratory department and provides overall direction and assistance to testing personnel
Works with team to identify and resolve problems
Ensures turnaround time goals and quality metrics are consistently met
Oversees department staffing schedules and addresses shortages as required
Maintains inventory to meet operational needs
Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure proper sample handling, reporting and resolution of questions and concerns
Serves as a communication liaison between internal and external entities. Ensures that staff and leadership team are getting timely and appropriate information
Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements as well as institutional and departmental policies and procedures
Participates in ongoing laboratory accreditation and inspection preparation
Review of quality control, maintenance, and quality assurance documentation
Updates and maintains policies and procedures, training and competency records, and proficiency testing program
Trains and assists team members in the proficient and safe use of equipment in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
Oversees team members competencies and addresses any performance gaps
Participates in hiring new team members
Engages in coaching and management of staff performance
Ensures employees receive ongoing feedback and development opportunities
Aligns the team goals with the organization PRIDE values
Plans and supports employee engagement activities
Acts as lead in the development, evaluation, and implementation of new clinical laboratory procedures, assay validation, equipment interface, and processes
Ensures projects are on-track and completed within assigned timeframe and the communication of changes occurs
Perform testing as necessary
Qualification
Required
At least five years' experience in the clinical laboratory; minimum of one year at a leadership or supervisory level preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology or other laboratory science (medical technology, biochemistry, chemistry or related scientific field)
Must satisfy CLIA 88 qualifications for high complexity testing
Ability to write laboratory procedures and policies
Ability to train, supervise, and provide leadership in a team-oriented management structure
Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory instrumentation
Knowledge and proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and laboratory/hospital information systems
Proven ability to use computers for data entry, retrieval, and statistical analysis
Able to handle large volumes of work within narrow timeframes and remain organized with a precise attention to detail
Company
UChicago Medicine
The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1927, when we cared for our first patients.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$112.4MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2019-04-10Grant· $9M
2018-10-14Grant· $3.4M
2017-05-24Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Ivan Samstein
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Chicago Medicine
Jason Keeler
Executive Vice President and COO
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