Lab Manager

ResponsibilitiesPrepares the laboratory budget including the expected income, cost, technical, human and financial resources needs for laboratories.Prepares the monthly and weekly work plans for the laboratory.Prepares growth plan for the laboratory in coordination with the regional manager and the applicable department.Manages the daily laboratory operations including planning, organizing, and monitoring of the performance.Develops and maintains appropriate control and quality assurance procedures; ensure compliance with safety requirements;Validates accuracy of assigned laboratory reports. Verifies that abnormal results have been doubled checked or investigated and that panic values are promptly reported to the concerned physicians.Documents remedial action taken for detected deficiencies as identified through quality control measures or inspection.Prepares and maintain required documentation of test results; record and analyze data using computer hardware and software.Assists technicians in the appropriate utilization of laboratory services and interpretation of results.Maintains established procedures for the retention of specimen and patient records.Coordinates maintenance of laboratory instrumentation with suppliers.Calibrates laboratory equipment in accordance with appropriate methods and standards.Approves requisitions and direct maintenance of an inventory of laboratory equipment, chemicals and supplies.Coordinates leaves and holidays of staff in order to maintain a good workflow in the laboratory. Ensures that staff takes their annual and other holidays accordingly.Ensures all lab team adhere to their job description.Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.Minimizes the lab’s exposure and risk in the laboratory.Ensures all laboratory documents are complete, current and stored properly.QualificationsPhD or Master’s Degree in medical laboratories;Certification as Doctor or a Senior Specialist from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, licensing from ministry of health.Minimum two years’ experience after the PhD, or five years’ experience after the Master degree in a managerial-level position in a private laboratory.#J-18808-Ljbffr