Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Regional Director)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Proviso Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading federal organization is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor to manage laboratory operations and oversee multimillion-dollar expenditures. This role involves planning, directing staff, and collaborating with various agencies. Candidates must have specialized training and experience in laboratory management. This position is located in Proviso Township, Illinois.

Qualifications

• Assignments require specialized training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs laboratory service operations across multiple labs.
• Collaborates with various agencies to implement policies.
• Maintains oversight for multimillion-dollar expenditures.

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor (CLS) serves as a VISN-level director for PLM, provides overall technical and administrative direction to the Clinical and Pathology laboratories, and acts as a liaison to facilities within VISN12. The CLS exercises a full range of supervisory responsibilities in planning, directing and assessing work of subordinate staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates all phases of laboratory service operations in at least three complexity index group level 1 or level 2 laboratories that collectively perform at least three million standard billable tests annually (as reported to the Laboratory Management Index Program).
• Collaborates with other agencies, VA Central Office (VACO) Program Officials and Staff, intra- and inter-VISN and facility leadership and staff, and non-governmental entities to facilitate the implementation of proposed policies and initiatives.
• Creates short-term and long-term goals and work plans, including forecasting material and budgetary needs.
• Maintains oversight and accountability for multimillion-dollar expenditures.
• Procures staffing, equipment, reagents, supplies, referral laboratory services, transportation and other contracted services, as needed.
• Develops processes to improve overall quality, efficiency and effectiveness of PLM services and financial management.

Assignments require specialized training and experience. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Requirements

Assignments require specialized training and experience.