Supervisor Research Laboratory - Urology

Supervisor Research Laboratory

At Houston Methodist, the Supervisor Research Laboratory position is responsible for providing administrative support and management of a laboratory in the Methodist Hospital Research Institute. This position will operate to ensure proper budgetary, operational needs / capabilities, and safety compliance for the laboratory. The Research Laboratory Supervisor position ensures appropriate laboratory compliance with institutional and accrediting agency regulations. This position establishes scheduling and usage of laboratory resources. The supervisor position responsibilities include overseeing the daily work activities of the work unit / department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency. This position trains and supervises staff while maintaining adequate staffing levels and budget compliance. The supervisor position contributes to staffing decisions such as hiring, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance. This position assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. Other duties for the supervisor position include participating in performance improvement activities, as well as providing support for department management to achieve operational goals. This position may also perform staff duties and responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

People Essential Functions

• Participates in management responsibilities of selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees in the department. Provides development and mentoring of staff. Ensures that all department staff are properly trained and comply with all policies and procedures. Assists with meeting or exceeding threshold goal for department turnover.
• Consults with department leadership on coaching / corrective counseling and staff performance to achieve desired outcomes. Conducts new hire feedback sessions and provides recognition / commendations, as appropriate.
• Creates and maintains an environment of collaboration by role modeling teamwork within the department. Effectively interacts within and between departments ensuring seamless flow of information / communication. Role models clear and professional communication to facilitate problem resolution to achieve mutual understanding. Teaches others to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently.
• Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department and / or system metrics on employee engagement indicators.
• Assists Principle Investigators (PI's) with scientific management of staff as needed.

Service Essential Functions

Quality / Safety Essential Functions

Finance Essential Functions

Growth / Innovation Essential Functions

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications

Education

Work Experience

License / Certification

Licenses and Certifications - Required

Ksa / Supplemental Data

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Supplemental Requirements

Work Attire

On-Call

Travel