Senior Manager Laboratory Operations
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Overview:
About the company:
Group 42 is an Abu Dhabi based artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing company, uniquely positioned in the national ecosystem to develop, and deploy holistic and scalable AI solutions.
G42 Healthcare is committed to developing a world-class, sustainable healthcare sector in the UAE and wider region. At the forefront in the battle against the pandemic, G42 Healthcare partnered with Abu Dhabi authorities to develop a massive throughput laboratory in 14 days and spearheaded the world’s first Phase 3 clinical trial of COVID-19 inactivated vaccine. Beyond Covid-19, G42 Healthcare is also developing a program of activities to support the health of future generations – ranging from genomics, imaging and diagnostics to digitization programs, manufacturing and cutting-edge research. Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development and oversight of all laboratory operations.
- Provides oversite of Laboratory staff.
- Ensures technical proficiency and training documentation of all Laboratory staff. Resolves issues related to competency of laboratory services personnel.
- Work with site supervisors to ensure time and attendances are adhered to along with resolution of staffing/scheduling issues.
- Interviews and hires Laboratory staff.
- Formulates laboratory job descriptions.
- Evaluates and works with Site Supervisors on Laboratory Assistants performance evaluations.
- Responsible for the ordering and procurement of laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Evaluates the performance of tests, quality control, safety, compliance with regulations and reporting of results.
- Provides oversight of laboratory technical issues and resolution of complicated or unusual issues.
- Selects and oversees a quality Proficiency Testing program that is commensurate with the services offered.
- Resolves technical problems and ensures remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from established policies and procedures.
- Verifies the test procedures performed and establishes laboratory test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test.
- Evaluates and recommends an HHS approved proficiency testing program that is commensurate with the service offered.
- Responsible for safety issues
- Develops, implements, and monitors a quality control program for testing appropriate for testing performed.
- Monitors and evaluates compliance with Federal, and local regulations. Responsible for preparation of site inspections (i.e. accreditation)
- Writes and implements Policies and Procedures that pertain to Laboratory testing and issues.
- Consults with providers regarding laboratory science and technical issues as needed.
- Coordinates and conducts education and training programs for staff and personnel.
- Attends section meetings and other assigned meetings.
- Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines.
- Maintains a professional, organized, and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
- Assists in the development of section policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities as directed.
- Evaluates the performance of tests, quality control, safety, compliance with regulations and reporting of results at each laboratory site.
- Oversees the ordering of tests reagents, controls and other materials to ensure efficient use and appropriate inventory.
- Responsible for all aspects of the relationship between and other stake holders including but not limit to:
- Negotiate contract pricing for all existing tests and panels and for new tests and panels as they become available.
- Monitor monthly invoices from external labs to verify that contract pricing is in effect and to review tests being ordered and give feedback to providers as indicated.
- Interact with other labs regarding matters of service such as specimen pick up and transportation, accessioning of specimens, rejection of specimens, problems with results, etc.
- Responsible for scheduling the work hours for lab staff and for scheduling staff coverage for the labs at all other clinics.
- Responsible for all aspects of the Electronic Records as it pertains to the Lab. This includes:
- File maintenance – ensuring the entering into LIMs all tests performed on site or at the reference lab and notifying billing of the appropriate test codes, and prices.
- Monitor data through developing and overseeing the review of data reports as needed.
- Monitor the accuracy of data entry of waived testing results.
- Work with the IT team to implement procedures to fully meet the needs of users of laboratory services.
- Trouble shoot and work with the IT team to solve problems in relation to the lab.
Qualifications and Experience:
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- Master of Business Administration a plus
- Expertise in field and leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills – written & oral
- Excellent computer skills
- Analytic capabilities
- Operations Planning
- Business acumen
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Personnel Management
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Engineering
- At least 10 years professional experience in laboratory operations
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1421535
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned