Zoetis
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This role involves supervising a team of laboratory professionals, managing workflows, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining an environment that fosters professional development and safety.
The Lab Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of all core laboratory departments, ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role involves supervising a team of laboratory professionals, managing workflows, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining an environment that fosters professional development and safety. The supervisor will also collaborate with medical staff to ensure the timely and accurate processing of diagnostic tests.
Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of laboratory technicians and technologists, analyzing veterinary patient samples.
Monitor and evaluate staff performance, provide feedback and conduct regular performance appraisals.
Ensure adequate training and development opportunities for staff to maintain proficiency in laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
Promote a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the core laboratory, ensuring smooth workflows and adherence to turnaround time expectations.
Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
Manage inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely replenishment.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to hematology testing equipment and procedures.
Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments in compliance with manufacturer guidelines and regulatory standards.
Implement and maintain quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) programs to ensure accurate, reliable, and precise test results.
Ensure laboratory practices comply with applicable regulatory agencies, including CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and HIPAA.
Review and analyze test results for accuracy and make adjustments as necessary.
Lead investigations and root cause analysis for any deviations or non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are taken.
Ensure proper preparation, processing, and analysis of all core laboratory tested samples.
Oversee the timely and accurate generation of test results and assist in complex cases as needed.
Collaborate with various departments, including but not limited to Medical and Support Ops to interpret and communicate lab results.
Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials.
Monitor adherence to infection control and safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff and patients.
Participate in laboratory inspections and audits to ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a healthcare/laboratory environment.
5+ years of experience in reference laboratories required with 2 years of leadership experience preferred.
Experience in a clinical laboratory setting with comprehensive knowledge of high throughput hematology, chemistry, immunoassay, urinalysis, O&P/fecal and related analyzers/diagnostics.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) from an accredited organization (e.g., ASCP, AMT) preferred
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to build, develop and work within a clinical laboratory team, including creative problem-solving and flexibility to meet rapid growth.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, internet, office/fax machines
Advanced proficiency with multiple Laboratory Information Systems
Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers. Promotes a positive image of the company and works with the customer to solve problems.
Problem Solving: Demonstrates a level of listening skill such that client and/or employee needs, issues, problems, etc. are heard and addressed or resolved.
Oral and Written Communication: Effectively communicates with all levels within the organization, while demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of others including tactfulness and a helping orientation.
Conflict Resolution: Works in a collaborative way to resolve conflicts at the individual and organizational levels using effective negotiation and mediation strategies. Facilitates resolution while maintaining accountability of participating parties to represent perspective and own the final solution.
Networking: Establishes relationships and networks across a broad range of people and groups.
Task & Time Management: Identifies priorities and makes decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines and pressure. Assigns responsibilities for tasks and directions, setting clear measures and monitoring progress.
Quality of Work: Cares about the work performed by self and others. Strives for efficiency and effectiveness with attention to detail. Understands, respects and perpetuates company vision. Accepts accountability and responsibility for actions.
Integrity: Demonstrates a high degree of ethical and professional behavior in all business activities and decisions; achieves personal standards of conduct that meet or exceed the business process.
Organizing/Planning: Effectively utilizes resources to get things done. Accurately assesses length and difficulty of tasks and orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.
Motivating Others: Creates a climate where people want to do their best. Gives people confidence. Provides the information the people need to know to do their jobs and feel a part of the team.
Leadership: Uses patience, tact and diplomacy to communicate objectives and establish clear directions.
Comfort Around Higher Management: Deals comfortably with and presents effectively to senior managers,
Composure: ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with KPIs including turnaround time
Must be able to remain in stationary position for extended period.
Must be able to bend and crouch to reach supplies and lift over 30 pounds.
Must possess ability to communicate accurate information using both written and verbal skills, to personnel in a professional manner.
Ability to work in a lab environment with chemicals, reagents, and biological specimens.
Full time
Regular
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Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.
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