Laboratory Support Services Supervisor

Job Description

Eurofins Viracor LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:

1. Drug Screen: Successful candidates will be required to pass a standard drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.
2. Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted for all potential employees. This may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education verification, and employment history.
3. Visa Sponsorship: Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, KS without requiring sponsorship. Unless approved by HR and supporting parties.

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility

The Laboratory Support Services Supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the specimen management, accessioning and administrative functions of the clinical laboratory.

Essential Job Duties

• Oversee daily operations of the clinical laboratory support functions; specimen management, accessioning and administrative
• Provide overall direction and assistance to associates
• Administer work schedules and review/approve associate time sheets; ensure appropriate staffing of area of responsibility
• Ensure support associates are up to date at all times with all training and competency assessments for their areas of responsibility
• Monitor department productivity and ensure appropriate quality metrics are met
• Identify inefficiencies in processes, workflow, and throughput and implement process improvements to minimize waste
• Interview and select candidates for open positions when needed
• Proactively develop plans to meet future departmental needs, objectives and systems
• Demonstrate ability to coach associates through necessary performance improvements and to help make hiring and termination decisions
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives and systems
• Participate in continuing education
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety policies
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent required; BS or BA degree preferred
• 2 years of experience in a high complexity laboratory setting preferred
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to safely work with potentially infectious human blood and body fluids utilizing all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Experience working on automated and manual platforms
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management, organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, including ability to interact with other departments as needed
• Ability to effectively solve problems and make sound independent decisions
• Requires flexibility in schedule, working hours and days (including weekends) outside of normal schedule when necessary

Physical Requirements

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time as necessary in the laboratory (4 or more hours)
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds. It is advised to obtain assistance for items over 25 pounds.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to move body frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
• Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Schedule:

• Tues-Sat, 8:00am-4:30pm

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.