What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Manager position at AXIS CLINICALS LLC?
Summary
The General Lab Supervisor is responsible for the intake, management, and testing of samples related to Axis Testing. They will be expected to maintain the standards, practices, and documentation necessary for working in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulated environment.
Essential Functions
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Oversee daily laboratory operations, workflow, staffing, and testing efficiency across hematology, chemistry, special chemistry, serology, urinalysis, urine drug screening, and coagulation.
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Supervise laboratory personnel, coordinate training, and ensure required competency assessments, and personnel records are maintained.
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Monitor quality control, proficiency testing, calibration, calibration verification, equipment maintenance, and corrective action activities.
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Ensure compliance with CLIA requirements, laboratory policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and applicable regulatory standards.
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Maintain laboratory documentation, including QC records, maintenance logs, reagent records, training files, and quality assurance documentation.
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Coordinate reagent and supply inventory, lot-to-lot comparisons, equipment service, and vendor support.
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Oversee specimen handling, testing workflow, turnaround times, critical-value notification processes, and accurate result reporting.
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Coordinate SOP reviews, method verification and validation activities, and implementation of new instruments or testing methods.
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Monitor laboratory safety, infection control, and personnel adherence to established procedures.
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Identify operational and quality improvement opportunities, investigate errors, implement corrective actions, and communicate significant concerns to the Laboratory Director.
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Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, budgeting, and operational performance monitoring.
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Execute other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Communication
Managing Priorities/Deadlines
Problem-Solving And Analytical Ability
Adaptability
Professionalism
Planning and organizing skills
Judgement
Education Requirements
Required: Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Lab Technician.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, biology or related life science.
Certification Requirements (If Applicable)
Preferred: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification.
Experience Requirements
Required:
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a clinical or industrial laboratory.
Salary : $64,000 - $75,000