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Laboratory Supervisor, Screening

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our laboratory in Richmond, VA currently has an opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Supervisor to lead our dynamic screening team and certifiers. As a Lab Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where quality and customer service really matter.

The usual work schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday, mid shift.

What You’ll Work On

On a daily basis, you will collaborate with other leaders to review performance and establish production goal targets and you’ll coordinate duties of personnel, including issuing assignments and making work schedules

Conduct daily tier meetings with staff

Data review, daily logs, including maintenance and temperature logs, lot verification logs and related recordkeeping

Responsible for meeting daily turn around goals

Perform competency evaluations of screening personnel

Train new and current employees and provide counsel when SOPS or corporate policies are violated

Facilitate resolution to system malfunctions

Provide input and recommendations to improve daily operations within the laboratory

Manage operation and maintenance of screening instruments and troubleshoot instrument issues

Validations of new calibrators and controls

Reporting all quality issues and incidents to lab management

Responsible for coordinating staff to complete all carry over specimens including weekends when needed

Responsible for managing overtime UPPH and GMI

Place orders for new supplies and reagents and schedule instrument service

You will also be responsible for storage of supplies and disposal of expired reagents, ensure compliance of quality standards and SOP in the screening department, assures lab department meets safety requirements and adhere to security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

BS degree in a life science or equivalent related field

Experience managing/leading others in a laboratory setting

3+ years of experience in screening instrument operation

4++ years laboratory experience and training in initial testing with chemistry analyzers utilizing HEIA, CEDIA and ELISA methodologies

Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures and laboratory instrumentation

Ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FDT, and other regulatory bodies

Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems and basic understanding of drugs that are tested

Open to working weekends as needed

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.