Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Role: Clinical Lab Manager

Location: Highland Heights, Kentucky

Division and Department: Global Central Labs, Hematology

Additional Details: Full time, fully onsite

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work

The Clinical Lab Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily operations of the laboratory to ensure both scientific and administrative efficiency. This role involves operating, maintaining, and repairing clinical laboratory equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks. The manager also oversees and reviews weekly and monthly Quality Control activities, maintaining the QC database, and is tasked with setting up and validating new assays as required.

Essential Functions:

Manages and directs work responsibilities of staff as well as prioritizing tasks and resources. Directs staff to meet departmental key process improvements (KPIs) such as quality initiatives and therapeutic area training (TAT). Oversees daily operations in the laboratory with respect to troubleshooting instrumentation, out of specification/atypical result investigations, analytical methods and reports, review and approval of protocols, data interpretation and evaluation, etc.

Directs and manages the implementation of departmental goals and fiscal policies. Assists management in strategic planning, capabilities development, projections, and other financial issues.

Initiates and implements plans, develops and improves areas of the laboratory for greater efficiency, productivity, and quality. Maintains and monitors accreditation and inspection standards, keeping the laboratory in compliance with regulatory standards.

Coordinates inventory monitoring, performs all ordering and requisitioning of supplies, synchronizing this activity with the other sections.

Manages staff, which may include interviewing and selection, job description preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations. Approves courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and terminations. Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime.

Keys to Success

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Experience

5+ years of previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

1+ year of leadership responsibility

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Previous Hematology lab management experience strongly preferred

Familiarity with CAP/CLIA regulations and method development/validation preferred

Knowledge of personnel and fiscal management

Knowledge of preparation of SOP's, protocols and other technical documents

Knowledge of analytical instrumentation

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Excellent critical thinking skills to support quality decision-making

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task and strong time management skills

Ability to strategize, design and implement effective supply chains and service operations models

through innovative combination of people/organization, process and technology solutions

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Benefits

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

We provide comprehensive benefits including annual incentive plan bonus, medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, employee assistance program, wellness program options and more!

Other benefits include:

401k with matching contributions, life insurance, long term and short term disability insurance, flexible medical and dependent care spending accounts.

Work life balance programs including paid time off for vacation/sick time, paid holidays, floating holiday.

Wellness benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness facility access or discount, health coaching and more.

Work Environment
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.

Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.

Able to work in non-traditional work environments.

Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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