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Test Material Control Supervisor in Muskegon, Michigan at Northern Biomedical Research Inc

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Northern Biomedical Research Inc
Muskegon, Michigan, 49444, United States
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Job Description

Role Summary

The Supervisor will engage in direct supervision and development of direct reports (entry-level or skilled technicians) and day-to-day operations for their department, actively assisting as required. They will be responsible for scheduling and cross-departmental collaboration, implementing policies, processes, and procedures that affect employees and group workflow. The Supervisor is responsible for communicating expectations, business needs, and opportunities for improvement.

Role Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of the department including, but not limited to, communicating expectations and business needs to direct reports.
  • Oversee performance, development, training needs, and accomplishments for all direct reports.
  • In collaboration with Human Resources, hire staff as needed and resolve all employee relations issues.
  • Identify and/or provide training to staff.
  • Develop and maintain departmental systems and SOPs. Assists in the development and communication of departmental policies and procedures.
  • Serve as the liaison between staff, other departments/groups, and management to communicate expectations and business needs.
  • Contribute to scheduling, planning, and data review.
  • Assure quality and timely performance of activities and tests.
  • Update LIMS for data collection.
  • Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing and provide sample quality feedback to applicable stakeholders.
  • Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions.
  • Coordinate the support of outside contractors or vendors.
  • Track department related to metrics.
  • Assume responsibility for technical staff compliance with SOPs, protocols, and regulatory guidelines for all direct reports.
  • Recognize, initiate, and lead process improvement activities.
  • Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment in the department, including preventative maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment with appropriate documentation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years of clinical lab experience required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of management experience preferred.
  • ASCP or AMT certification preferred.
  • Ability to demonstrate the scientific relevance of the tests being conducted.
  • Ability to troubleshoot advanced instrument functions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Advanced understanding of operational procedures in a pre-clinical environment and the ability to resolve complex issues.
  • Excellent understanding of study design and protocols.
  • Knowledge of GLPs and other federal regulations relating to the care of laboratory animals.
  • Advanced understanding of laboratory operations and data collection.

Behavioral Expectations

  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Decision Making

Special Requirements

  • The role will spend approximately 70% in an office setting and 30% in the laboratory. There will be exposure to human and animal potentially infectious materials and chemicals.
  • Ability to don and wear personal protective gear for extended periods of time, including N95 masks and respirators.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
  • Flexibility to work beyond typical work schedule including, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, and extended shifts with short notice on an as-needed basis.

Job Location

Muskegon, Michigan, 49444, United States

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