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Houston Methodist · 3 months ago

Supervisor Research Laboratory - Urology

US-TX-Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Houston Methodist is a healthcare organization that operates the Houston Methodist Research Institute, which focuses on translating discoveries into new diagnostics and treatments. The Supervisor Research Laboratory position is responsible for managing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing staff to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Overseeing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency

Training and supervising staff while maintaining adequate staffing levels and budget compliance

Contributing to staffing decisions such as hiring, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance

Assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment

Participating in performance improvement activities, as well as providing support for department management to achieve operational goals

Overseeing daily department operations, schedule and activities

Organizing the workflow, proactively problem solves, anticipates needs, and manages multiple ongoing priorities

Providing department with laboratory administration services including purchasing of supply and equipment, maintaining required safety and operations documentation, and assisting PI's with laboratory operations management

Managing/maintaining laboratory environment including but not limited to coordination with Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH) building services, Houston Methodist Research Institute facility manager and HMH Environmental Health Services

Ensuring a safe and effective working environment; assisting in monitoring and/or revising the department safety plan and/or any specific accreditation/regulatory agency required safety guidelines

Using and optimizing information systems to enhance operations; participating in performance improvement and data management/analysis functions as directed

Establishing and maintaining current Laboratory Specific Safety Manual

Establishing and maintaining Laboratory Study Methods

Qualification

Laboratory administrationSafety managementBudget managementStaff supervisionCritical thinkingCustomer service focusComputer proficiencyEffective communicationLeadership qualitiesFlexibilityAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or business degree

Four years experience in laboratory-based work operations of which three years experience are in laboratory administrative processes including purchasing, scheduling and safety management of which one year must have been in a role with progressive responsibility

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate through a variety of channels with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message

Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization

Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative, effective interpersonal skills, and oral/written communication skills

Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; and recommend solutions

Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

Aptitude to learn computer based Core management systems (iLabs, LAMBS)