Position Summary The Histology Supervisor is a leader in Natera's lab operations whose role is to oversee employees' performance and serve as a liaison between employees and senior management to meet company goals and quality objectives. The supervisor is responsible for daily supervision of lab staff in the histology department. Duties include but are not limited to coaching, motivating, staffing, evaluating, and training staff. The supervisor works closely with the manager to ensure company and team goals are met.
Primary Responsibilities
Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Histology department by providing direct supervision to HT/HTLs and lab assistants
Monitors the daily workflow and preparation of FFPE samples to be tested via molecular techniques and ensures adequate daily staffing to meet production volumes
Ensure production work is consistently completed according to department goals
Assist in hiring and training department personnel
Ensure all case samples are processed and accounted for
Monitors team members to ensure adherence to SOPs and safety procedures
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and service level improvements
Ensures all equipment is being properly maintained through Quality Control
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through documentation, audits, and corrective action
Document nonconformance's and all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications as needed.
Assists managers in initiating and completing CAPAs.
Handles employee issues. Collaborates with Manager and/or Human Resources to resolve issues.
Ensures alignment with team for reasoning behind instructions/processes, and changes
Meets regularly with individual team members to discuss goals, progress, and provide coaching and feedback for their development
Responsible for staff performance reviews.
Plans and leads shift meetings
Maintains team morale and professionalism of team members
Administers, maintains, and adheres to policies, procedures, and Departmental Expectations
Go-to person when manager is not present
Perform bench work as needed and maintain proficiency/competency in technical operations
Approves timecards and PTO requests
Escalates lab issues and team concerns to manager. Communicates the problem and suggests possible solutions
Understands the entire histology process and interactions with the LIS system and can identify and troubleshoot issues when they arise; provides recommendations on how to proceed to lab director, pathologists, scientists and statisticians as necessary
Actively interacts with interdepartmental teams such as OPS, Accessioning, Engineering, Stats, R&D, and Support
Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals
Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance
This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
Ensures timely completion of other training assignments assigned in the EDMS
Ensures timely completion of continuing education units
Employee must pass post offer criminal background check.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate degree or higher required in medical laboratory sciences in histopathology or equivalent. Bachelor degree preferred.
HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) required.
A minimum of 5+ years of industry related experience preferred
A minimum of 1+ years of relevant leadership experience and/or effectively managing a team preferred
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both written and verbal
High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite
Required Travel required for this position:
No ? or Yes ? : If yes state anticipated percent for travel: N/A
The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.
San Carlos, CA
$1-$1 USD
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