Oversee Sample Logistics and Data Integrity in a High-Throughput Laboratory Environment.
Title : Sample Processing Manager
Location : Knoxville, TN
Salary : $50,000-55,000 + Benefits
Job Summary :
The Sample Processing Manager will coordinate and perform a diverse set of tasks supporting clients with sample supplies, sample receipts, COC and project documentation, and supports Laboratories with accurate and timely sample distribution. Follows all Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Program.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Oversees Sample Processing department, trains and manages all assistants in the department.
- Receives client samples, unpacks sample coolers, labels samples appropriately and disperses samples to appropriate laboratory.
- Logs samples into LIMS system and generates project folders for laboratories.
- Follows contract information as provided for applicable projects, and notifies accounting if discrepancies are encountered.
- Assembles and ships client sampling supplies.
- Communicates all project information to lab personnel.
- Manages bio-trap inventory and notifies bio-trap lab when supplies are needed.
- Manufactures advanced ISM bio-trap orders as a backup.
- Stocks supplies necessary for daily tasks to be completed.
- Keeps up with necessary logs (biotraps, smartDNA, subcontract, etc) and follows standard operating procedures of Customer Service Department
- Maintains organization and cleanliness of customer service area.
- Manages and ships subcontract samples (SIP, DIC, smartDNA, etc)
- Manages shipment for all conference and workshop events.
- Provides answers client questions by phone and email as necessary.
- Maintains a friendly customer service attitude with all client interactions.
- Follows all assigned SOPs.
- Any and all other tasks deemed necessary.
General Managerial Responsibilities
Leads team and handles stressful situations with a positive work environment and culture.Works to resolve any conflicts that may arise between people and areas of company for the most positive outcome.Solves problems that arise to the best of their ability before involving upper management.Manages staff by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Conducts quarterly employee meetings, as well as 90-day new employee reviews for all employees under their responsibility.Reviews reports on customer service department spending to keep within projected budget and to keep expenses down throughout department.Maintains quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards; analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems; identifying trends; recommending process improvements.Works with upper management for strategy development and execution planningReports any major problems or issues to Laboratory DirectorProvides monthly report to upper management on all aspects of department performance, including sample volume, spending breakdown, new developments, employee reporting, etc.Expected to work at least 40 hours per week, with understanding that they may need to stay longer on busy weeks to get any necessary work completed.Required Skills / Abilities :
Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong attention to detail, great organization skills, and a sense of time management.The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to stringent timelines is a must for this position.A minimum of 2-3 years management / supervisory experienceMust be able to lift 50lbs (sample cooler)