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Eurofins Viracor, LLC Laboratory Operations Manager - Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm - 744000018099366-2643 in Lenexa, Kansas

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Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:

The Laboratory Operations Manager is primarily responsible for successful day to day operations of the Clinical Laboratory.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Manage \"key indicators\" of clinical lab as identified by Director, Clinical Lab Operations
  • Work closely and effectively with the Director of Clinical Lab Operations, Director of Clinical Laboratory, or Quality Team to ensure all test systems are properly operating and that Eurofins Viracor\'s test results are most accurate, robust and clinically meaningful results available
  • Develop effective working relationship with Regulatory Affairs to assure that clinical lab is implementing Eurofins Viracor\'s established guidelines for GLP compliance, CLIA certification, CAP certification and state licensing
  • Employ sufficient number of properly qualified lab personnel to meet growing test volumes at Viracor Eurofins
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that focus on processes, work flow and throughput so clinical lab can efficiently and effectively handle growth while maintaining high quality standards
  • Work closely with Clinical Lab Director to facilitate quality control, quality assurance and technical competency programs
  • Manage clinical lab budget and clinical lab vendor contracts
  • Conduct lab team meetings which focus on associate training, associate development and continuous improvement in processes
  • Manage and direct activities of direct reports through effective hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision of work activities of team members
  • Conduct regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings with direct reports focused on performance goals, progress, and career growth and development
  • Assess team members by conducting effective performance reviews, and coach associates through necessary performance improvements as needed
  • Conduct regular team meetings and/or provide regular communication to team members
  • Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Essential Kno ledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must have extensive PCR experience and a high knowledge base for sequencing and NGS

Bachelor\'s Degree (BS or BA) in biological, physical, chemical or clinical laboratory science, plus six years of clinical laboratory experience required; OR Master\'s (MA or MS) degree in biological, physical, chemical or clinical laboratory science, plus four years of clinical laboratory experience; OR PhD in similar fields plus two year clinical laboratory experience.

Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in a laboratory setting required; 2+ years preferred.

Demonstrated large project management skills

In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements

Ability to make independent decisions regarding matters of significance

Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking abilities

Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization

Keenly attentive to detail

Ability to keep sensitive information confid

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