Manager, Laboratory Operations
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Job Posting: Manager, Laboratory Operations
Where YOU work, makes a difference.
Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It’s an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’re evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
Are YOU our next Manager, Laboratory Operations?
As a Manager, Laboratory Operations, you will be accountable for the efficient and effective operation and management of the department at both administrative and technical levels. Primary functions include overall service and/or technical excellence, utilization of resources, budget implementation and controls, and on-going performance and development of staff. This is a full-time, permanent role working day shift (9am to 5pm or 10:00am to 6:00pm).
Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU:
- Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities
- Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones
- Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities
- Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program
- Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all
How YOU will make a difference:
- Responsible for the scientific and technical functioning of the laboratory
- Ensure that appropriate methodology and equipment are in place
- Review quality control and proficiency test, recommending corrective action where appropriate
- Ensure review with Medical Director and QC Manager where applicable
- Review incomplete work and interprets difficult cases
- Responsible for ensuring all abnormal and STAT reports are handled as outlined in department guidelines
- Develop, modify, implement and communicate department related policies, procedures and manuals
- Provide assistance and counseling to employees, as required, on the interpretation and administration of department related policies and procedures
- Ensure updates are distributed, filed and appropriately posted for notification
- Identify, prioritize and develop annual department budget needs
- Responsible for financial accountability for departmental budget formulation and controls
- Monitor supplies and orders routine stock as required from stockroom and E-req.
- Oversee inventory activity and assisting in resolution of issues
- Responsible for the recruitment, selection, placement, performance management, counseling and selection for department positions
- To ensure each employee receives proper instruction and safety training for each job assigned
- Responsible for the operational functions of the department including scheduling, training and orientation of staff
- Develop, recommend and/or deliver training and development initiatives for all department staff
- Record and submit attendance sheets and submit timesheets to payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
- Monitor compliance, collection, preparation, and analysis of shift or unit reports and statistics
- Delegate and monitor duties of staff and maintain facilities and equipment
What YOU bring to the role:
- You bring knowledge of managerial leadership systems and continuous improvement practices preferably in laboratory environment.
- You understand business and operational planning, including resource allocation and best practice customer service techniques.
- BSc- Bio Chemistry or certified Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Create and improve Value Streams and Process Maps to better serve the internal and external customers.
- Minimum 5 years of previous managerial experience and demonstrated increased responsibility in a clinical environment demonstrating readiness for a management role.
Working conditions:
- Normal office environment
- Laboratory environment
- Prolonged sitting, some standing, telephone use, dexterity using keyboard use
- Working for Long hours with flexibility of shift work
- Travel away from home
Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey.
Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.
Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees.
In accordance with provincial legislation and our Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.