Role Summary:

The Clinical Laboratory Supervisor will engage in the supervision and development of direct reports (entry-level or skilled technicians) and administrative support. The ideal candidate will direct daily operations of the Clinical Pathology team and is responsible for administering policies, processes and procedures that affect their workflow. The Clinical Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for communicating expectations, business needs, and opportunities for improvement to the Laboratory group.

Responsible for strategic planning in conjunction with Study Directors, while leading the investigation, design and implementation of new processes and/or assays.

Role Responsibilities:

· Contribute to the development of the department including but not limited to communicating expectations and business needs to direct reports

· Oversee performance, development, training needs and accomplishments for all direct reports.

· Resolve Employee Relations issues

· Identify and/or provides training to staff

· Serve as the liaison between staff, other departments/groups and management to communicate

expectations and business needs

· Contribute to scheduling, planning and data review

· Assure quality and timely performance of activities and tests

· Update LIMS for data collection

· Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing and provide sample quality feedback to applicable stakeholders

· Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions

· Coordinate the support of outside contractors or vendors

· Track Clinical Pathology related metrics

· Responsible for technical staff compliance with SOPs, protocols, and regulatory guidelines for all direct reports

· Recognize, initiates, and leads process improvement activities

· Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment in the department, including preventative maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment with appropriate documentation 

Role Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

· 3-5 years of clinical lab experience

· 1-3 years of management experience

· ASCP or AMT certification preferred

· Ability to demonstrate the scientific relevance of the tests being conducted

· Ability to troubleshoot advanced instrument functions

· Proficient with Microsoft Office 

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Advanced understanding of operational procedures in a pre-clinical environment

· Excellent understanding of study design and protocols

· Knowledge of GLPs and other federal regulations relating to care of laboratory animals

· Advanced understanding of laboratory operations and data collection

· Physical activity including lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet),

About Northern Biomedical Research

Northern Biomedical Research is a well-established and reputable mid-sized contract research organization that has been providing innovative and comprehensive research services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries since its inception in 1993. With a strong commitment to scientific excellence, NBR has consistently delivered high-quality solutions that drive advancements in healthcare and accelerate the development of life-changing therapies.

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