Laboratory Manager Jobs

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The University sits on 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the management of the daily activities of the laboratory, supervises one of the departmental disciplines and performs the duties of a Medical Technologist.

Essential Functions

• Manages the strategic planning process for the lab and participates in overall strategic planning for UHS. Develops goals and objectives for the lab, including evaluation and procurement of new test platforms.
• Understands and contributes to implementation of departmental and institutional goals for achieving non-discrimination and creating a multicultural environment.
• Proposes and manages laboratory operating budget. Originates purchase requests for supplies and equipment. Interviews sales representatives and communicates with vendors. Supervises the evaluation of products and makes recommendations for purchase.
• Participates in regularly scheduled laboratory meetings and participates in continuing education.
• Assumes responsibility for the daily operation of the laboratory, supervises one of the laboratory sections including the collection of potentially hazardous biological specimens, performs simple and complex analysis often using hazardous chemicals, uses universal precautions when exposed to blood and body fluids, participates in internal as well as external quality control programs and checks all tests for precision and accuracy. Provides consultation and advice to Amherst and Hampshire College Health Services staff.
• Develops policies and procedures for laboratory and UHS laboratory related tasks, including initiating new policies to ensure reliability, quality management, staff safety, and cost savings within the lab. Evaluates cost effectiveness of testing strategies and test platforms.
• Participates in establishment of laboratory goals and objectives and evaluates performance related to same.
• Interviews, selects, and trains laboratory staff, evaluates work performance, and makes recommendations for personnel action, develops new procedures, and trains all staff regarding those changes.
• Maintains equipment, adequate supply inventory and documentation related to these functions and those related to accreditation and CLIA requirements and prepares various laboratory reports.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Five years of experience in clinical laboratory including two years in supervisory capacity.
• Ability to evaluate products and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory statistics and computers.
• Bachelor of Science degree and American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) registered or eligible (or equivalent).
• Familiarity with basic budget concepts.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm; On-call responsibility may require evening, weekend & holiday time.

Salary Information

Level 29

PSU Hiring Ranges

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with application, please submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three (3) professional references. The search will remain open until filled.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.