Laboratory Operations Manager

Eurofins Viracor LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:Drug Screen: Successful candidates will be required to pass a standard drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted for all potential employees. This may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education verification, and employment history.Visa Sponsorship: Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, KS without requiring sponsorship. Unless approved by HR and supporting parties.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 OperationsWork 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 availableDevelop 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 licensingEmploy sufficient number of properly qualified lab personnel to meet growing test volumes at Viracor EurofinsLead continuous improvement initiatives that focus on processes, work flow and throughput so clinical lab can efficiently and effectively handle growth while maintaining high quality standardsWork closely with Clinical Lab Director to facilitate quality control, quality assurance and technical competency programsManage clinical lab budget and clinical lab vendor contractsConduct lab team meetings which focus on associate training, associate development and continuous improvement in processesManage and direct activities of direct reports through effective hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision of work activities of team membersConduct regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings with direct reports focused on performance goals, progress, and career growth and developmentAssess team members by conducting effective performance reviews, and coach associates through necessary performance improvements as neededConduct regular team meetings and/or provide regular communication to team membersRepresent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributesOther duties as assigned by management