Royal Oak, MI30+ days ago
Ensures all employees receive adequate training and meet annual competency requirements Monitors incoming workflow from Logistics and make necessary changes to ensure adequate supply of specimens to technical departments May supervise packing and shipping of specimens to other laboratories, in accordance with IATA regulations Ensures integrity of specimens sent to other facilities meet the criteria necessary to provide accurate and timely results Monitors special handling of Jeopardized Clients, Hospital Clients and Vital Specimens to ensure there are no mishandled specimen(s)/patient requisitions Demonstrates leadership skills in employee relations, scheduling, new employee onboarding, team meetings, coaching, performance management Establishes and motivates a participative work environment that actively encourages and supports employee involvement. Must have the interpersonal skills to gain cooperation with other departments, and foster continuous improvement Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills; is able to manage concerns of clients, technical departments, and employees in a professional manner All other duties as assigned Qualifications: " Required Work Experience: Internal candidates require a minimum of two years in a Group Leader/related role Preferred Work Experience: 5 years experience in a laboratory; Medical or production background preferred Previous people leadership experience preferred Physical and Mental Requirements: Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits Handles multiple tasks and works in a production environment Must have the mental alertness and high energy required to appropriately perform job.