Supervisor - Sample Processing/Accessioning

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for the timely, accurate processing of all Hair Lab specimens for laboratory analysis utilizing the appropriate work team; ensuring that daily sample processing is conducted in an accurate and efficient manner, following all guidelines and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  
•    Maintain team performance by evaluating, hiring, training, coaching, disciplining and motivating; initiating disciplinary action when appropriate.
•    Assist in establishing department SOPs and safety procedures and ensure compliance.
•    Set department schedules and work assignments to handle fluctuating workload.
•    Interact with other operating departments to expedite flow of work and information.
•    Advise management of operational problems impacting daily work flow and recommend solutions.  
•    Assist laboratory personnel in conducting inspections, tours of toxicology set up area. 
•    Perform the duties of Sample Processing Clerk and/or Positive Sample Processing Clerk as necessary due to workload or staffing considerations. 
•    Maintain employee attendance records and other relevant employee. 
•    Complete various daily production related logs and reports. 
•    Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL, CRL subsidiaries, legal entities and client information. 
•    Be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
•    Keep work area neat and clean.
•    Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with CRL’s policies and applicable laws.
•    Ensure concerns are raised to the appropriate level of management
•    Be proactive in bringing ideas to management’s attention to improve productivity, services, quality, policies and procedures, cost savings, and utilization of company resources. 
•    Continuously improve supervisory skills through in-house training, self-study methods, and other available training resources. 
Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: 1 year supervisory experience in a production oriented work environment.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:  
•    Excellent verbal and written communication; verbal and written
•    Organization and planning
•    Problem solving and analytical ability
•    Judgment and decision making
•    Ability to motivate and train entry level workers
•    Ability to work well under pressure
•    Leadership and interpersonal skills
•    Professional manner
•    Team oriented
•    Computer familiarity
•    Ability to be at work and on time
•    Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following physical attributes are required for this position:
•    Sitting for extended lengths of time
•    Close vision requirements due to computer work 
•    Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and elbows for operating a computer and telephone 
•    Lifting, up to 30 pounds 
•    Ability to hear auditory cues
•    The ability to discriminate between different colors visually is considered an essential function for the position

EQUIPMENT: Centrifuge; balance, box knife; LED wand; computer terminal; laboratory coat; gloves; face shield; face mask; PC; laser printer. 
 
OTHER:  Shifts extend until work is finished; weekend work is necessary; specimens consist of body fluids and must be regarded as potentially infectious; task of disposing of negative urine specimens. Trash compactor operator requires minimum age of 18 years.

The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust this position to meet the company’s changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range: $20.00 - $40.00

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Section 125 FSA Plan
• 401(k)
• Short and Long-Ter