LABORATORY MANAGER Job in Memphis, Tennessee US

Based in Marlborough Massachusetts, with a site in Memphis Tennessee, Oxford Immunotec is a medical diagnostics company that develops novel new tests for various diseases based on its innovative, patented T Cell measurement technology. Oxford Diagnostic Laboratories® is a division of Oxford Immunotec, Inc. and is CLIA accredited  and CAP certified.  Oxford Diagnostic Laboratories is the only national TB testing laboratory dedicated exclusively to the T-SPOT®.TB test. Providing TB testing service to hundreds of healthcare professionals and institutions throughout the US, Oxford Diagnostic Laboratories is recognized as a leader in TB testing. Oxford Immunotec offers a fast paced, collaborative work environment and all of the opportunities that come with working for a young, vibrant and growing organization.

 

Due to our rapid growth we are recruiting for the following positions:

 

LABORATORY MANAGER

The Laboratory Manager develops and implements the clinical, technical, fiscal and quality programs of the laboratory in a manner that is consistent with the goals of Oxford Immunotec; the needs of the clinicians of customer hospitals and labs; and all activities to ensure that the laboratory is in full compliance with all regulatory requirements.  Additional responsibilities include:

·         Develops, implements and evaluates business processes to perform the T-Spot test as reference lab for customers, hospitals and laboratories.

·         Supports customer labs in the introduction of the T-Spot platform by continuously evaluating and improving the efficiency of the laboratory operation.  The Marlborough lab should be the model of processing efficiency for T-Spot at the lowest overall cost and labor requirements.

·         Develops and implements equitable criteria and processes which meet company standards, for selection, evaluation, promotion and terminations of all staff within designated area(s) of responsibility.

·         Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, laws and requirements of requisite agencies by employing appropriate systems/processes.

·         Determines, develops, evaluates and is accountable for budgets, administrative strategies and information systems in support of clinical programs(s).

     ·         Schedules sufficient number of laboratory personnel (i.e. technologists, technicians) to complete laboratory tests.

 

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology including up to one year of practical training.

·         TN License required and six to seven years’ experience and current certification as a  Medical Technologist.

·         TN Laboratory Supervisor License required.

·         Previous experience as a laboratory supervisor required

·         Experience in running a large lab and managing a large number of technologists required

·         Requires the analytical skills necessary to plan for, design or enhance highly‑complex systems and programs, resolve problems requiring a comprehensive and state‑of‑the‑art awareness of scientific field.

·         Ability to effectively manage the employees within the Lab and to persuade and negotiate with peer level managers on issues and programs that impact department. Work requires effectively dealing with conflicting views or issues and mediating fair workable solutions.

·         Ability to recruit, develop and retain a high performance team.

·         Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high degree of personal professional initiative.

·         Problem solving ability - able to develop creative, practical solutions that meet business objectives.

·         Strong project management skills ability to create, adapt and follow work plans.

·         Ability to work in a global, multicultural collaborative team environment.

·         Ability to create cross-functional teams driven by project / business needs; ability to lead teams and secure outcomes without direct line authority.

·         Organizational/time management; able to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

 

We offer competitive starting salaries and benefits.

To Apply:

Please forward your resume in confidence to resumes@oxfordimmunotec.com .
Please include the title of this position in the subject line of your email.

For more information about Oxford Immunotec and Oxford Diagnostic Laboratories, please visit us on the web at www.TBtestingservices.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)

 

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