Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager for the Clinical Pathology Analysis team in Mattawan, MI.

A Manager is responsible for coordinating the resources, including training, staff, and equipment required to conduct studies according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with scientific integrity and according to Animal Welfare standards. The individual in this position assists in preparation of and monitoring departmental budgets and communicates with sponsors and Study Directors about study quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws to include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance and completing annual performance review on or before due date; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Establish a collaborative relationship with internal and external customers; may review and interpret protocols; may provide feedback on planning of upcoming studies.
• Complete quality assurance audit database (QAAD) investigations and quality observations; conducts root cause analysis.
• Analyze costs for group and proposed/current projects and/or studies; manages resource planning for the group and oversees resource allocation for scheduled work; and assists with budget forecasting, development, management, and reporting.
• Contribute to strategic planning as part of group's leadership team; oversees development of group's annual goals; assists with development and monitoring of the group's quality and performance metrics.
• Contribute expertise to training and education in specialty with company personnel.
• Plan employee engagement initiatives.
• Lead meetings and special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• HS/GED with 8 or more years of relevant experience; contract research organization experience preferred, or Bachelor's degree with 5 or more years of relevant experience; contract research organization experience preferred.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Certification preferred as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or Medical Technologist (MT), or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.

Competencies