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Toxicology Supervisor - Birmingham, United States - Actalent
Description
Description:
Supervises the overall operation of the laboratory including coordinating, planning, organizing, andevaluating the laboratory services provided for clients. Responsible for the quality programs and adhereto all regulatory standards. Directs and supports lab personnel including training and development. Thesupervisor must always be accessible when personnel testing is performed to provide consultation and toresolve technical problems in accordance to written policies and procedures established by the laboratorydirector. In addition, the supervisor is responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimenexaminations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained. The supervisor isresponsible for the proper performance of all laboratory procedures and reporting of test results. Clinicallaboratory supervisor responsibilities are in accordance with CLIA regulations, Subpart M- Personnel andPart 493- Laboratory Requirements may apply. In addition, adherence to all accreditation policies andguidelines pertaining to the laboratory.Education and Experience
• Meet all the qualifications for high complexity testing by CLIA/COLA regulations
• Supervisor Experience
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry,Analytical Chemistry) or B.S. (or higher) in Biology, Medical Technology, or relatedfield
• Proven experience in operating and maintaining LCMS equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data interpretation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of relevant laboratory safety and regulatory guidelines
• Experience with method development and optimization
• Familiarity with software for data analysis and instrument control
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Supervise all testing performance, corrective actions, and process improvement
• Maintain QA/QC records and programs
• Maintain strict CLIA/COLA Compliance
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and others as needed to resolve issues,maintain ongoing functionality, and document service, project management and repairwork
• Supervise laboratory personnel by preparing schedules, providing guidance anddirection
• Oversee laboratory and accessioning personnel performance, training, andcompetency
• Perform or delegate instrument validation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Prior supervisory experience is required
• They need to be familiar with LC/MS, and if it is Schimadzu it is a plus
Skills:
pcr, Laboratory, Medical laboratory, Molecular, Chemistry, Biology, Mlt, Microbiology, Toxicology, Clinical laboratory
Top Skills Details:
pcr,Laboratory,Medical laboratory,Molecular,Chemistry,Biology,Mlt,Microbiology,Toxicology,Clinical laboratory
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• Performs the duties of a technologist in the specialty or specialties as needed. However, thesupervisor remains responsible for ensuring that direct supervision is properly performed. Theassignment of responsibilities from the supervisor to the technologist must be written and specific.
• Evaluates the competency of technologists and technicians and assures that the staff maintaintheir competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately, andproficiently. Refer to guidelines from CLIA/COLA for evaluation.
• Available to clinical laboratory personnel at all times testing is performed and provides on-sitetelephone or electronic consultation to resolve technical problems according to Labworks policiesand procedures approved by the laboratory director.
• Assures that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the clinicallaboratory's established performance specifications.
• Adheres to perform all Proficiency Test samples in the same exact procedure as patient'ssamples and confirm all results are uploaded correctly into the COLA website after reviewed withTechnical Supervisor and Lab Director.
• Follows guidelines that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have beentaken and the test system is properly functioning.
• Prepares and help the Technical Supervisor with updates policy and procedure manuals.
• Maintains laboratory's quality controls, control policies, instrument, and calibration procedures allunder the guidelines and regulations in the SOP.
• Refers to the clinical laboratories policies and procedures when test systems are not within thelaboratory's defined acceptable levels of performance.
Experience Level:
Expert Level
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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