Senior Manager, Laboratory Testing

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Grifols Labortory Solutions in San Marcos, TX is seeking a Senior Manager, Lab Testing. The Senior Manager, Lab Testing manages the day-to-day operations of the lab to ensure optimal laboratory performance and compliance with current requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Provide overall technical leadership, expertise, and support to the organization in the areas of validation, laboratory instrumentation and technologies.  Develops, oversees and maintains a validated production environment. May lead project teams on business and technical projects. Act as a technical expert on at least one area of knowledge relevant to the laboratory (molecular / IRL / other).

To qualify for this role, individuals must have one of the following requirements: MD with certification in blood banking/transfusion medicine, SBB(ASCP), CHS(ABHI) or advanced degree (PhD preferred) in related science (biology, chemistry, genomics). Along with eight years of experience in a molecular testing laboratory; including a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.

Primary responsibilities for role:

• Interviews and hires new employees, maintains adequate staffing, reviews and approves employee timecards and request for time-off
• Trains new employees, performs competency assessment and monitors staff performance
• Evaluates and counsels personnel, makes recommendations regarding terminating, promoting/demoting, and salary changes for personnel
• Manages schedules to meet laboratory workload demands, evaluates laboratory processes and makes recommendations to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Facilitates the adoption of new procedures by developing, writing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) as they pertain to the department
• Writes equipment, assay and processes validation protocols identifying critical control points; manages the execution of validation protocols
• Ensures strict adherence to SOPs, regulatory requirements and company policies
• Assesses laboratory equipment needs, oversees proper inventory of laboratory reagents/supplies and orders as needed to maintain productivity
• Resolves deviations, performs investigations, root-cause analysis, and trouble-shoots assay or equipment failures
• Actively participates in lab management and training programs
• Act as a delegate to the Laboratory Director on many day to day activities.
• Act as a technical expert on at least one area of knowledge relevant to the laboratory (molecular / IRL / other)
• Maintains technical competency by attendance at continuing education events

Additional Responsibilities

• Accountability for staff performance, promoting teamwork, positive employee morale and retention, laboratory organization and appearance.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to cross-functional areas. 
• Must have the ability to identify, document, communicate and resolve problems within the guidelines of standardized procedures.
• Must have the initiative to seek out information.
• Capable of assuming responsibilities delegated by the Laboratory Director

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective presentation and classroom management skills.
• Expert l knowledge of molecular methodologies.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite. Planning and organizational skills. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of staff and management.

Education

One of the following required: MD with certification in blood banking/transfusion medicine, SBB(ASCP), CHS(ABHI) or advanced degree (PhD preferred) in related science (biology, chemistry, genomics)

Experience

Eight years of experience in a molecular testing laboratory; including a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience                       

Equivalency

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.  Example:  If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Occupational Demands

Work is performed in both a lab and an office environment.  Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day.  Occasionally walks.  Occasionally bends and twists neck.  Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Some occasional travel within the United States.  Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; ability to listen and understand instruction.  Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : TX-San Marcos:USSMC - San Marcos Lab, TX 

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