Laboratory Operations Supervisor - 3rd Shift (11:00pm - 7:30am)

## Job Summary

Want to Expand
your career-development potential,
your ability to help donors and patients,
and your access to professional opportunities?

We’re growing fast.
[You can, too!]

There are so many ways Octapharma Plasma can enhance your life and your career. Our strong growth is creating great learning and career development opportunities throughout our company, and especially our donation centers. Because you’re someone who loves to learn, enjoys people, and has a real heart to help, we encourage you to join us as a: Supervisor, Laboratory Operations

## This is What You’ll Do

- Participates in hiring process; identify need, position description, recruitment plan, interview applicants, and final selection.
- Process performance evaluations; probationary, annually, and as otherwise required.
- Provide first line supervision over the technical and operational staff in the laboratory area.
- Process, evaluate and document initial training and competency assessment of testing and processing personnel.
- Write, revise, and collaborate on testing, production, and validation protocols.
- Act as technical consultant for other testing personnel.
- Collaborates with Director and/or Manager of Laboratory Operations to improve operational efficiency; develops and implements recommendations to improve operations and optimize customer service.
- Addresses systems issues; troubleshoots problems and/or arranges for technical service. Handles and coordinates complex issues.
- Perform a full range of laboratory tests, from the most routine to the most complex, with no supervision.
- Responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results. Performs high complexity tests that are authorized by the CLIA laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of test results.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and resolve the problem or bring it to the immediate attention of Director or Manager, Laboratory Operations, CLIA Laboratory Director or Manager, Quality Assurance.
- Perform FDA, CLIA, and other required tests on blood and blood products according to Octapharma Plasma approved SOPs or special protocols. May be cross-trained to perform the following: Viral marker testing, Syphilis screen, Sickle cell screen,Total protein, Protein electrophoresis, ABO, Rh, antibody detection, antibody identification and red cell phenotyping, Sterility cultures, Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT)
- Operate and interact with an array of complex precision instruments and a variety of highly automated and electronic equipment.
- Oversee red cell vial production and inventory to meet donor center requests and growth of the hyperimmune program.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of all events, tasks and testing related to product testing and eventual release or distribution.
- Perform and document laboratory testing and instrument quality control, proficiency testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and validation as required. Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as donor samples.
- Follow Octapharma Plasma approved SOPs whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
- Manage supply inventory receipt, validation, storage and release for reagents and consumables.
- Ensure corrective and preventive actions are developed and implemented in accordance with the Error Management System.
- Supervise maintenance and routine validation tasks of CTL equipment.
- Clean and decontaminate work area as required in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Complete other duties as assigned by Laboratory Operations Manager/Director.

## This is What it Takes

- Ability to uphold and demonstrate OPI’s Values.
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in a laboratory science or medical/clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution.
- Four (4) years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required.
- Two (2) years of lead/supervisor experience, preferred.
- Just qualify as a technical supervisor in accordance with CLIA Regulations 493.1423 Standard; Testing Personnel Qualifications.
- New York State Technical Supervisor requirements preferred.
- ASCP certification or eligibility strongly preferred.
- New York and California State testing requirements preferred.
- Ability to work diverse shifts and overtime hours, as required.
- Ability to work in a variety of different test areas as required after appropriate training.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision while able to take direction. Able to beflexible to changing priorities.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with computer software in an office and laboratory environment. Has the knowledge of or ability to learn applicable software used in the course of the job: sample management, sample and QC test result management, drafting laboratory or QA procedures and other tasks as required.
- Ability to read, understand, write and follow SOPs, validation protocols, etc. and to complete documentation in a clear, accurate manner.
- Organizes time and priorities to achieve business results in a timely manner.
- Understands the importance of mentoring and coaching employees. Shows enthusiasm for helping others improve and/or develop new skills.
- Applies knowledge of the business and tasks and uses common sense and analysis to make the best decision.

## Physical Requirements

- Ability to uphold and demonstrate OPI’s Values.
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in a laboratory science or medical/clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution.
- Four (4) years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required.
- Two (2) years of lead/supervisor experience, preferred.
- Must qualify as a technical supervisor in accordance with CLIA Regulations 493.1423 Standard; Testing Personnel Qualifications.
- New York State Technical Supervisor requirements preferred.
- ASCP certification or eligibility strongly preferred.
- New York and California State testing requirements preferred.
- Ability to work diverse shifts and overtime hours, as required.
- Ability to work in a variety of different test areas as required after appropriate training.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision while able to take direction. Able to beflexible to changing priorities.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with computer software in an office and laboratory environment. Has the knowledge of or ability to learn applicable software used in the course of the job: sample management, sample and QC test result management, drafting laboratory or QA procedures and other tasks as required.
- Ability to read, understand, write and follow SOPs, validation protocols, etc. and to complete documentation in a clear, accurate manner.
- Organizes time and priorities to achieve business results in a timely manner.
- Understands the importance of mentoring and coaching employees. Shows enthusiasm for helping others improve and/or develop new skills.
- Applies knowledge of the business and tasks and uses common sense and analysis to make the best decision.

## Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits

We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

- Formal training
- Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Wellness program
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Company paid holidays
- Personal time

Pay Transparency

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

Interested? Learn more online and apply now at:

octapharmaplasma.com

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