Lab Manager

PASL Laboratory Manager

Location: Warrenville, IL

Position Summary

The PASL Laboratory Manager has the primary responsibility to assist in all essential functions required for PASL.

● PASL Laboratory Manager will report directly to the Senior Director of Operations

● PASL Laboratory Manager is responsible for assisting the Senior Director of Operations

Essential Functions

● Ensures safe working conditions in PASL-Warrenville and supports Phigenics safety team objectives

● All tasks require exercise of discretion and independent judgment in important scientific laboratory procedures and operations

● Has a working knowledge of all PASL offerings and operations

● Understands all SOPs for chemistry, logistics, and microbiology, and assists in the development of new SOPs

● Ensures laboratory personnel follow SOPs for chemistry, logistics, and microbiology

● Manages all aspects of PASL-Warrenville's daily operations within the chemistry, logistics, and microbiology Groups.

● Ensures that the Senior Director of Operations is kept current and informed on all aspects of laboratory activities that have any direct or indirect impact on customer service, finances, safety, and/or quality

● Train, supervise, and provide direction to PASL-Warrenville personnel

● Performs coaching and annual appraisals for PASL-Warrenville personnel

● Facilitate the PASL-Warrenville Training Program for onboarding and annual competency training of personnel

● Execute the PASL-Warrenville Quality Management System in accordance with internal and external standards

● Ensure PASL-Warrenville quality control and assurance by creating new QA/QC procedures and overseeing the execution of established QA/QC procedures on an annual basis

● Ensures the PASL-Warrenville Safety Program is followed by all laboratory personnel

● Execute the PASL-Warrenville annual internal audit and the bi-ennial external audit

● Execute process improvements and expansion/scalability projects for laboratory operations to improve quality and efficiency

● Knowledgeable in PASL computer software tools and systems (e.g., ATL Titan LIMS, Bio-Rad CFX Manager, FedEx Ship Manager)

● Implements new service offerings to meet changing business needs

Position Requirements

● 4-year bachelor's of science degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field

● A minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience

● Strong time management skills

● Strong technical verbal & written communication skills

● Attention to detail

● Strong interpersonal skills (team player)

● Ability to supervise and manage personnel

● Ability to work overtime frequently, sometimes with little or no notice

● Ability to work with potentially sensitive biological or chemical ingredients

● Knowledgeable in the use of computers - MS Office, laboratory software, shipping programs

Accountabilities

● Safety is our first priority. No accident is acceptable

● Ensure execution of quality management system and related QA/QC procedures

● Develop, maintain, and improve PASL workflow processes

● Facilitate training program

● Oversee safety program and related procedures

● Maintain equipment program and related procedures

● Manage laboratory software and system tools

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Phigenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alien status, age or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire