Lab Manager - Forensic Toxicology Edmonton 101738

Lab Manager, Forensic Toxicology – Edmonton location!
Our client, one of Canada's largest and most respected providers of laboratory services and solutions with more than 50 years of experience serving Canadians, is looking for a top notch Lab Manager for their Edmonton location.

Here is What You Will Be Doing:

• Effectively and efficiently manage the operations of a new, high volume drug screening lab by:
• Absorbing two weeks of intense orientation and best practices training to be applied when you take over your responsibilities as Lab Manager, Forensic Toxicology.
• Within 60 days of hire be “ready” to  become designated as a Responsible Person as outlined by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for SAMHSA certified laboratories and as a forensic drug testing laboratory within 90 days of hire have the Lab ready for IITF certification per RTI.
• Coaching your team of 10 lab technicians to full engagement, effective & supportive working relationships and high productivity.
• Reviewing, conducting, providing and maintaining continuing education and training as is relevant for your staff.
• Maintaining a quality system for reporting of all test results and assuring and documenting the validity, reliability, accuracy, precision and performance characteristics of each test.
• Providing guidance and consultation to sales representatives, collection sites, customer service and clients.
• Ensuring your team KPIs (quality, production, cost objectives and budgets) are met including 24hr test result turnaround times, 95% of the time.
• “Pitching in” several times per week performing batch certifications.
• Interfacing with your boss (located in Ontario) once per day delivering accurate, meaningful and comprehensive situation analyses.
• Establish and maintain an effective continuous quality improvement program while maintaining NLCP certification and ensuring appropriate methodologies, SOPs and equipment is in place for optimum departmental functioning.
• Develop annual business plans, adhere to budgets and perform administrative tasks including:
• Compliance reviews
• Customer support
• QC reviews
• Preparation and analysis of departmental reports and statistics.

Are you Qualified?

• BSc. In Biochemistry, Chemistry Biology or similar field.
• Lab oversight 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monday to Friday.
• A customer service orientation.
• Competence in lab processes and logistics.

Culture:

• Demanding yet flexible.
• Performance proud.
• Social – a people environment.

No Phone Calls Please

Please submit your resume today!



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