Laboratory Operations Manager
4 days ago
Job Overview
The Associate Manager, Specimen Management, plays a vital role in the success of our laboratory operations. This leadership position involves overseeing a team of individuals and associated activities, operations, and performance to ensure daily objectives of the department are met in a quality manner. Key responsibilities include assisting in planning for department growth, driving new department initiatives, contributing to identifying cost savings opportunities, and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and development of staff, with a focus on mentoring and coaching from management.
• Facilitates team meetings to ensure alignment of the team and drive collaborative efforts.
• Sets day-to-day operational objectives for the team, focusing on workflow coordination, mentoring, and coaching.
• Monitors and analyzes operational metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement cost savings initiatives.
• Determines resourcing needs to ensure effective delivery and drives operational efficiency.
• Responsible for department health and safety and good housekeeping standards, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Trains new employees and provides ongoing development training to enhance staff capabilities.
• Supports the build of justification for new department equipment purchases and resources, ensuring alignment with laboratory needs.
• Fosters a unified work environment, leading to increased employee engagement and job satisfaction.
• Assists the manager in capacity planning and budget planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years of experience in Specimen Management or a related clinical lab services function.
• Demonstrates natural ability to guide and mentor others, as well as navigate challenges in operational and people matters.
• Strong understanding of specific area of responsibility and laboratory operations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively delegate work and manage multiple tasks and projects.
At Q2 Solutions, we're dedicated to creating connected intelligence that fuels unparalleled research and development solutions. Our team of experts is committed to upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient care. We're proud to be part of IQVIA's laboratory business, and we're excited to welcome talented individuals to our team.
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