Manager, Safety & Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain & Inventory

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago is seeking a Laboratory Safety & Quality Manager to oversee laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, quality assurance, and effective supply chain management. This pivotal role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and extensive experience in laboratory environments. Join a leading pediatric healthcare provider to make a meaningful impact on children's health and safety.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a laboratory focusing on safety and quality.
• In-depth knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and OSHA regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations for compliance with safety standards and quality assurance.
• Coordinate facilities maintenance and supply chain logistics.
• Conduct regular safety audits and training for laboratory staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

Inventory Management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

The Clinical Laboratory Safety & Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain and Inventory Manager functions as the department’s Lab Safety Officer. This role is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations to ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance protocols. In addition, this role oversees facilities maintenance, supply chain logistics and the procurement of capital equipment, while developing and enforcing best practices for laboratory safety and operational quality, ensuring efficiency, safety, and adherence to best practices. Coordinates and works closely with and on behalf of Laboratory Leadership on all Essential Job Functions.

Safety and Quality:

• Develops, implements, and maintains laboratory safety programs to comply with OSHA, CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory standards and requirements, in collaboration with Accreditation Readiness. Maintains accurate documentation for audits and regulatory inspections.

• Conducts regular safety audits and risk assessments, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions are taken, in collaboration with Accreditation Readiness, Center for Quality and Safety and Business Continuity Management Programming. Monitors laboratory processes to ensure adherence to quality control measures and industry standards.

• Responsible for safety and universal precaution training and monitoring. Provides training and education on laboratory safety procedures and emergency preparedness, in collaboration with the Lab Clinical Educator, Emergency Management, Infection Prevention and Control and the High Consequence Infectious Disease teams.

• Ensures proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and biohazardous waste in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

• Develops protocols for continuous improvement and quality assurance programs. Coordinates process improvement status and facilitate update meetings. Completes regular audits of the safety and quality processes in the laboratory.

• Investigates and resolves quality-related issues, reviews and identifies laboratory quality and safety trends through data analysis, collaborating with laboratory and other organizational personnel to implement corrective actions. Compiles general laboratory quality data.

Facilities, Supply Chain and Inventory Management:

• Coordinates facility upgrades, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, in collaboration with Facilities and Infection Prevention and Control. Coordinates laboratory space organization to optimize efficiency and workflow.

• Responsible for capital and service contract negotiations and maintenance of laboratory instruments in coordination with Contract Services, Supply Chain and Healthcare Technology Management. Manages procurement of capital equipment and laboratory supplies, ensuring timely ordering and stock availability, in collaboration with Supply Chain. Coordinates the maintenance and functionality of laboratory equipment, ensuring routine servicing and calibration, in collaboration with Healthcare Technology Management and vendors.

• Supervises department inventory clerk to assure proper supply inventory, incoming receipt, documentation and dissemination to their appropriate labs. Implements inventory control measures to prevent shortages and reduce waste, in collaboration with Supply Chain and Contract Services.

• Maintains vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and pricing for cost-effective capital equipment and supply management, in collaboration with Supply Chain and Contract Services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting with expertise in safety, quality control, and operations management.

• In-depth knowledge of CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.

• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and capital investment management.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in inventory management systems and facility oversight.

• Proficiency in data analysis, data manipulation, and identifying trends.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$70,720.00-$115,627.20 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentivesfor select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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