Clinical Laboratory Manager- Anatomic Pathology and Histology - Singapore - LABCORP DEVELOPMENT (ASIA) PTE. LTD.

Description

Responsibilities:

• Provide managerial leadership to the Anatomic Pathology and Histology (APH) team and oversee day-to-day operations and on-time delivery of histology testing services
• Manages day to day delivery of testing services while implementing operational improvements to increase client satisfaction, quality performance and operational efficiency
• Effectively manage change, facilitate innovation and foster teambuilding to provide the highest quality and most cost-effective laboratory product possible.
• Resolves client inquiries and operational issues in a timely manner by consulting with the Medical Director, Technical Director, QA, pathologists, other laboratory managers, laboratory directors or corporate operations.
• Conduct departmental meetings and ensures appropriate departmental communication.
• Participates in and supports client visits, audits and inquires to ensure complete fulfillment of requests and interests.
• Investigate deviations from established procedures to ensure effective corrective action.
• Ensure personnel competency and address performance related issues as necessary.
• Provides support to the functional directors and assists in the fulfillment of his/her responsibilities.
• Ensure an adequate level of trained personnel to meet the testing and administrative requirements of the department.
• Manages and monitors quality and timely delivery of both production and non-production activities.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and assists director in the establishment of globally consistent production standards

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or other Life Science.
• Minimum 10 years of laboratory experience plus 8 years supervisory or management experience in a clinical laboratory environment.
• Prior supervisor experience managing several direct reports preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume working environment.
• Knowledge and experience with molecular histology and techniques, including immunohistochemistry, FISH, histology sample preparation and processing (i.e. sectioning, staining)
• Knowledge of quality assurance practices and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of CAP, ISO15189 accreditation and HCSA regulations.
• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• Proven ability to problem solving/troubleshooting and provide solutions under minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• High level of attention to detail with strong organization skills.
• Comfortable making decisions in a changing environment.