Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
Summary:
The Laboratory Supervisor directly supervises a team of Testing Technologists to ensure the day-to-day testing activities are completed based on established procedures and production schedules. The supervisor is accountable for meeting the daily production demands of their specified department and ensuring testing activities are performed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with cGMP, GLP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
Supervise the day-to-day operations of the specified testing department (routine testing or NAT/Pooling) Ensure strict adherence to standard operation procedures, regulatory requirements, and company policies Perform department review of source data prior to release to the Quality department Resolve deviations Lead or support deviation investigations, perform root-cause analysis, impact assessments and CAPAs (corrective action/preventative action) as necessary Ensure the department is maintained in a clean and organized manner including proper sample, material and supply storage, and receipt of incoming materials Ensure that department supplies are maintained within established inventory levels and compile end of month data Maintain adequate department staffing and production work schedules, employee time cards, and time off requests Monitor staff performance, train and/or mentor new employees, perform competency assessments, evaluate and counsel department personnel, make recommendations regarding terminating, promoting, demoting and and salary changes for department personnel Conduct routine department staff meetings Interview prospective new hires and provide recommendations to management Monitor, evaluate and communicate information regarding daily production, results, equipment performance, and LMS (Laboratory Management Software) issues in an effective and timely manner Track and trend errors, monitor KPIs and provide end of month data to management Develop, write and implement standard operating procedures and policies as they pertain to the department, coordinate the integration of new processes and procedures into the routine workflow Supervise and perform the collection of samples from plasma, serum, and whole blood units in accordance with RUO protocols Supervise and perform the proper labeling, documentation, and traceability of all collected samples Coordinate with the production teams to schedule and then perform the retrieval of product-derived samples for quality attribute testing Supervise and perform the preparation and shipment of samples to external laboratories for testing, ensuring cold chain integrity and regulatory compliance Monitor sample integrity and suitability for testing, reporting any deviations or quality concerns Lead department work projects for the development and implementation of validations, process improvements and standard operating procedures
Additional Responsibilities:
Accountability for staff performance, promoting teamwork, positive employee morale and retention, department output/efficiency, organization and appearance
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be able to speak, read and write in English Strong organization skills, communication skills and legible handwriting are essential Must have knowledge of statistics, basic laboratory math and computer skills, effective phone and interpersonal communication skills Must have the ability to apply rational thinking and understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions Must possess the ability to deal with problems within the guidelines of standard operating procedures Must have the ability to assess urgency, prioritize demands, analyze and evaluate information to make logical and compliant decisions Must have a thorough understanding of assay methodologies and laboratory equipment Must have strong leadership skills
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a life science is preferred Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is preferred but not required Typically requires a minimum of 3 5 years laboratory experience performing high complexity testing Previous supervisory/management experience is required
Occupational Demands:
Work is performed in a laboratory environment. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic and caustic chemicals, cold temperatures ( ≤ -20⁰C), and frequently to biological hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Pay scale of $81,908.75 - $122,862.55 per year for California candidates depending on training, education and experience. This position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer benefits including medical, PTO, up to 5% 401K match, and tuition reimbursement. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Even though we are a global healthcare company with employees in 30 countries, Grifols prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled its workforce in the last 10 years — we’re growing, and you can grow with us!
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Vista:USVISTA - Vista CA-995 Park Center Drive-AC
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