Extractions Supervisor (6368)

Job DetailsJob Location: Flagstaff - Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Extractions Supervisor

Position Summary: 

This position oversees the Extractions area within Laboratory Operations: sample preparation for analysis of biological fluids for drugs of abuse.  This individual leads the Extractions area in the laboratory as it relates to problem solving, enforcement of and compliance to policies and procedures, process optimization, communication and reporting, record keeping and other laboratory operations in a forensic environment.  

The Extractions Supervisor reports to the Laboratory Manager. 

Pay Rate: To Be Discussed During an Interview

Shift: M-F 8-5pm

Benefits:

Cordant supports employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible staff (per state regulations), including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) • Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning Day 1 • Volunteer Time Off (VTO) • Paid Holidays • 401(k) with Company Match • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) • Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance

Essential Functions: 

Ensures new employee training, ongoing training and cross-training is completed and in compliance with all lab rules, regulations, standard work, standard operating procedures and associated guidelines. 

Collaborate with operations leadership to solve work-related problems within or between departments and sites, answering and resolving questions/issues daily 

Allocate work schedules, assignments, and analytical resources to meet production goals, respond to fluctuating workloads, and improve quality and productivity of laboratory operations 

Schedules staff to assure optimum production and work coverage. 

Approves all timecards and PTO requests 

Maintains personnel accountability for attendance, productivity, training, and incidents with analytical staff. 

Read and Maintain for the extractions department: SOPs, regulations, best practices, guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures in coordination with the Scientific Director and Laboratory Manager 

Participates in employee performance appraisals 

Ensure that all work is complete, accurate and meets our high-quality standards 

Ensures TAT on all extractions samples meets company expectations 

Determines proper levels of materials and makes sure inventory is maintained to meet anticipated volumes.    

Ensure department inventory is monitored and maintained completing weekly counts and orders. Alerts management to critical inventory item shortages. 

Performs or reviews audits of processes, work production, employee knowledge and competency and documents results. 

Responsible to maintain all safeguards as it pertains to Protected health information (PHI) 

Prepares monthly packets (QA) and tracking reports.  

Analyzes personnel trends and makes recommendations for improvements/changes. 

Analyzes, recommends and implements worker and work area standardizations, methods, processes and procedures.   

Provides support for team leads, assuring that personnel levels are appropriate for continuous workflow while maintaining first pass-through quality.    

Adjusting employee schedules to fit volume needs and accommodate any carryover 

Prepares justification for increased or decreased manpower requirements. 

Assists with performing as the lab’s change agent, implementing improvements and streamlined processes. 

Actively participates in all internal inspections.  Technical resource and participant for external audits and inspections.   

Develops, leads and assures programs are meeting company standards.   

In conjunction with laboratory management, assures that all processes and procedures meet with certification and compliance requirements. 

Actively involved in problem resolution, root cause analysis, and develops/implements/audits corrective action plans when needed. 

Develops and implements approved work processes including SOPs, standard work, TWI and other methodologies 

Will be responsible for callout coverage and assist on the line when needed 

Oversees all extractions training 

Monitors staff for productivity, pace and error rates to initiate re-training when needed. 

Maintaining equipment needs 

Participates in QC meetings and projects 

Locates any rush samples needed by Client Services or managers 

Participates and gathers confirmation/extractions daily numbers with Certifying Supervisor for daily ops calls 

Responsible for responding to emails regarding confirmation samples and testing questions 

Additional Duties: 

Special projects as assigned 

All other duties as assigned 

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field required (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical/Pre-Med, Forensics, or Toxicology) required
For Internal applicants - minimum of 2 years’ experience, required 
Previous supervisory or training experience, required 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Must be detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills.   

Should be resourceful, flexible, adaptable, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Self-starter who can provide thought leadership and drive results in a dynamic and evolving environment. 

Physical Requirements: 

Light to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.) -Heavier weights with assistance 

Sitting & standing for long periods of time 

Repetitive motions and/or prolonged computer use 

Working at a fast pace, subject to many interruptions and both physical and mental stress 

 
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