Laboratory Supervisor (On-Site)

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Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan.

These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts.

Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

• Students are our top priority.

• We strive for excellence.

• We thrive on diversity.

• We celebrate collaboration.

• We champion innovation.

• We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

• We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

• We act ethically.

• We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Department Information

Stamps Health Services is an outpatient ambulatory care center that provides health care and health education to students and their spouses/domestic partners. The center is located in a state-of-the-art, 40,000-square-foot facility within the Joseph Brown Whitehead Building, next to our Campus Recreation Center.

Stamps Health Services provides care in six areas: Primary care, Women's health, Psychiatry, Travel/Immunization/Allergy, Pharmacy, and Diagnostic Services (lab and radiology). Primary Care Clinic is the largest of the clinics at Stamps Health Services and sees approximately 24,000 visits/year.

Job Summary

The Laboratory Supervisor role will oversee lab operations including personnel, scheduling, technical, and workflow functions. Act as the liaison between laboratory, patients, and other staff.

This position will supervise: assigned staff

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -

Manages the day-to-day operation of the laboratory to ensure appropriate staffing and testing capabilities are available

Job Duty 2 -

Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations using various analyzers and/or manual methods on specimen sources such as blood, urine, and other body fluids using established procedures

Job Duty 3 -

Oversees the checking and transfer of data as necessary and takes steps to correct possibly inaccurate data prior to continued processing or release

Job Duty 4 -

Oversees the monitoring of inventory/ordering by establishing and maintaining par levels and restocking points for general laboratory supplies and reagents

Job Duty 5 -

Performs assigned duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies

Job Duty 6 -

Oversees the orientation/training of staff to their responsibilities and the function of the laboratory

Job Duty 7 -

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications

Certified as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists

Required Experience

Two to three years of experience in a moderate to high complexity laboratory setting. Minimum of one year experience in a supervisory capacity.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

o Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of routine and complex laboratory.

o Adherence to ethical standards in laboratory practices, maintain confidentiality

o Must be highly flexible and adaptable to handle various situations.

o Able to think analytically and troubleshoot problems

o Able to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, staff and student

KNOWLEDGE

o Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques used in laboratory work.

o Testing and instrumentation; familiar with general laboratory policies

SKILLS

o Demonstrates strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.

o Leadership skills to effectively manage and lead. Effectively communicate with staff, clear

documentation and reporting skills for maintaining records and compliance.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all.

To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

No, this position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel.

This position does not require security clearance.

Job Grade: S6

Salary: $68,838.00-$79,340.00 commensurate with experience

Location: Onsite (Atlanta, GA)

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit Georgia Tech's Pre-Employment Screening Policy for more information.