Immunology Supervisor

Biophase Solutions specializes in placing the top talented professionals in the leading Biotech, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device companies in Southern California.  We are currently looking for a qualified Immunology Supervisor to work at a Diagnostics company in Los Angeles.



Immunology Supervisor

 

Job Description   The Immunology, Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics Supervisors are responsible for the day-to-day supervision and oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting test results. Supports corporate goals and business growth and applicable regulations including ISO, Local, State, and/or Federal requirements.

• Ensures continuous quality improvement through process improvement, standardization and implementation of quality objectives throughout the department.
• Ensures department compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies through documentation, audits and corrective action.
• Ensuring proper implementation of laboratory policies and procedures, applicable safety regulations and instructions by direct supervision and document review.
• Maintaining patient safety goals.
• Is responsible for:
o Providing technical assistance to laboratory testing personnel, Client Services representatives or clients to resolve problems in accordance with policies and procedures established either by the laboratory director or laboratory manager.
o Providing day-to-day supervision of high complexity test performance by qualified testing personnel.
o Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
o Assuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
o Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning
o Monitoring department activities to ensure efficiency and meet Turnaround Time requirements
o Preparing daily testing schedule.
o Assisting in the review quality control records and equipment maintenance records.
o Assisting and or representing the department in internal and external audits; may be required to participate as a member of the Internal Audit Program or Safety Committee.
o Addressing complaints and resolving problems, including properly documenting non-conformities and client complaints in the Focus Quality Control System (FQCS)
o Initiating and/or collaborating on revision of department procedures.
o Coordinating and executing training of new employees or cross training of current employees using MasterControl electronic organizers.
o Responsible for the completion and review of employee assay and electronic training records.
o Responsible for the administration of scheduled competency evaluations.
o Generating statistical and administrative reports on a regular basis to help monitor department trends and goal compliance
o Monitoring department inventory on a regular basis by direct supervision of orders through Min-Max, monitoring of standing orders and material requisitions
o Assisting in cost analyses of assays
o Assisting the manager in the interview and hiring process of job applicants and performance evaluations of current employees
o Representing the department during management meetings in the absence of the department manager
o Provides bench coverage, as needed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Requires a Bachelors/Masters in a scientific discipline or equivalent with a minimum 5 years experience. Must possess excellent inter-personal skills and communication.MUST BE CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST LICENSED  (CLS)

Please submit your MS Word resume to Chris@biophaseinc.com