Laboratory Manager

As the Operations Manager of IDEXX's Worthington, OH reference lab, you will be overseeing the direct management and day to day operations of a 60+ person veterinary diagnostic reference lab.

The focus on enhancing the lives of people and pets starts with our own employees; empowering them to achieve their goals by focusing on continuous improvement and supporting the strong collaboration and inclusiveness that exist in our team.

IDEXX Reference laboratories is a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care where the true strength in our name is the people behind it.

Our reference laboratories make it possible for our customers to discover more with our unrelenting commitment to innovation, personalized support, guidance, and expertise while providing the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with technology and tools.

In this role...

• You will serve as a big-picture people leader with a goal and mission to drive results and help people embrace change.
• You will leverage your leadership abilities to coordinate day to day lab operations, including business planning, people management, and delivering results.

You will be joining an innovative and fast-paced work environment with a strong focus on employee culture and development.

• You will manage the overall business goals and results of IDEXX's Worthington, OH reference lab. You will have overall responsibility for achieving revenue and profitability goals.
• You will manage staffing, including a supervisory staff on day and night shifts, assigning work, establishing performance metrics, monitoring activities, and evaluating performance.
• You will lead the development of laboratory budget, policies, and procedures.
• You will develop and implement strategies to increase efficiency, maintain quality and ensure continuous improvement of policies, systems, and procedures.

What do you need to succeed?

• You will have in-depth (5-7+ years) experience overseeing or managing a large, fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field (business or science) is preferred.
• You have proven successful track record of managing a large team with a focus on employee performance, empowerment, and development skills.
• You're an experienced change agent, preferably with LEAN experience, and you have applied this experience in lean manufacturing and implementation
• You can adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and the operational challenges of a global company.
• You excel at organizing, prioritizing and directing work activities.
• You have a track record of successful project management skills and abilities.
• You have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to effectively present information to various audiences including senior management and those who report to you.
• You are proficient in the use of Excel, Word and other PC applications and are comfortable with high computer use.

What You Can Expect From Us :

• Salary targeting : $125K, depending on experience
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
• 5% matching 401k
• On the job training and career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required)
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!

Schedule :

This is a dayshift position, but you will also have oversight of our critical third shift work as well; the successful candidate will be able to flex their schedule as business needs require.

We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases.

We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.

At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let's pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

Is this the role for you? Apply today!

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