Manager, Clinical Pathology

Inotiv; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 82,980 - 101,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401K

Job summary

Inotiv, located in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking a Manager of Clinical Pathology. This role involves overseeing the operations of multiple functional teams, ensuring adherence to quality control and regulatory standards, and leading the laboratory staff to meet study timelines.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of medical laboratory experience and MT certification. The position offers a starting salary of $92,200 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years medical laboratory experience.
• MT certification is required.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and regulatory agencies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the effective operations of multiple functional teams.
• Plan, schedule and organize resources to meet study timelines.
• Directs workflow within the laboratory to ensure adequate personnel assignment.
• Works closely with the pathologist on clinical pathology data reports.
• Responsible for quality control program and maintenance of records.

Skills

Medical laboratory experience

MT certification

Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Knowledge of regulatory agencies

Job description

Job Title

Manager, Clinical Pathology

Qualifications

At least 10 years medical laboratory experience. MT certification is required. Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and regulatory agencies is desirable.

Corporate Responsibilities

• Adherence to laboratory health and safety
• Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Adherence to applicable company policies and guidelines
• Adherence to federal and/or local regulations as applicable

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for the effective operations of a multiple functional teams. Plans, schedules and organizes necessary resources to meet study timelines and departmental goals.
• Responsible for annual performance evaluations of supervised personnel. Directs workflow within the laboratory to ensure that adequate personnel are assigned to specific tasks.
• Works closely with the pathologist to prepare clinical pathology data reports, and to validate equipment and methods.
• Serves as the laboratory's point of contract for communications with study directors and in-life technicians regarding sampling and testing problems.
• Responsible for the laboratory's quality control program. Directs the maintenance of required quality control records to ensure the accuracy and precision of the analyzers, troubleshoots quality control issues, and establishes new ranges as necessary for new lots of quality control materials.
• Reviews study protocols to ensure that the requested tests are within the capacity of the laboratory, and ensures that the required tests are performed.
• Proficiency in the operation and maintenance of the laboratory's analyzers and equipment. Directs the maintenance of analyzer operational and maintenance records.
• Performs manual testing of samples when necessary as an effective team member, such as preparation and review of blood smears, preparation and review of reticulocyte smears, and preparation and review of urine microscopic examinations.
• Conducts testing in the clinical laboratory according to GLP and internal standards, and maintains the required documentation indicating compliance.
• Prepares, reviews, and updates laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Reviews and interprets data for acceptance, and reporting purposes.
• Collects data using the laboratory data capture systems, and maintains the required documentation indicating compliance.
• Proposes and implements process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiencies.
• Performs duties independently and provide leadership and mentoring to junior staff members.
• Practices universal safety precautions when working with blood samples. May work with potentially hazardous substances. Wears required PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Professional Responsibilities

• Attends continuing education courses, as appropriate.
• Maintains active involvement in professional medical/clinical laboratory organizations.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range estimated for this position starts at $92,200 annually. Salary range may adjust based on experience, skills, education, location, and internal equity.

Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.