Forensic Lab Supervisor Quality Control
Lenexa, Kansas, United States, 66219
4 months
Shift / Time Zone : Weekdays- day shift
Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM
Key Responsibilities :
- Must demonstrate proficiency in all principal duties of a Forensic Scientist I, II, and III as well as a group lead.
- Oversees staff and activities of the department, distributes / assigns work, and determines priorities, and schedules non-routine procedures.
- Performs personnel related functions (hiring, training, continuing education, disciplinary action, terminations, etc). Resolves work related problems with staff and conduct performance appraisals as required.
- Initiates quality-control measures and monitors quality of work for adherence to laboratory standards.
- Performs duties of forensic scientists as necessitated by absence or peak workload.
- Responsible for planning and implementation of new instruments, methods, corrective actions, SOP updates.
- Prepare staff for Federal, CAP and State inspections.
- Responsible for departments' annual competency testing process and documentation.
- Interacts in a professional manner with inter-departmental teams and groups. Participates in leadership meetings with laboratory management.
- Frequent communications across all shifts with the department staff is required.
- Performs other duties as directed by managers, directors and / or RPs.
Qualification & Experience :
Bachelor of Science or Art degree in medical technology, biological science or related field; BS / BA degrees in non-related field must include a minimum sixteen (16) semester hours in Chemistry, sixteen (16) semester hours in Biology, and three (3) semester hours of Mathematics; or as required by applicable regulations.6 years for a MT or 7 years for BS / BA degree.One year experience in a SAMHSA certified laboratory.Ability to perform routine and repetitive motions, such as pipetting.Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.Experience in a SAMHSA certified laboratory.Must have the ability to establish work priorities for self and others and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems / issues.Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department goals.Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers within and outside of the department.Ability to communicate with clients and provide high quality customer service.Required to protect patient confidentiality at all times.