Laboratory Manager

Continental Services Group is looking for a Laboratory Manager to be in charge of our CLIA licensed laboratory. The position requires an individual to efficiently manage two staff members in daily tasks. Predominant tasks performed by laboratory staff members include daily accessioning of lab test reports on each blood draw, processing/aliquoting of blood products and performing CBC analysis. We're seeking an individual with strong managerial skills and also a technical background in performing moderate complexity testing. This individual will be responsible to oversee the lab staff and provide guidance when necessary. High organizational standards, accurate and good lab and managerial practices are the most important attributes for this position.

Continental has been in business for over 55 years and is a private for-profit blood banking company. We service pharmaceutical and research companies all over the world, and our product is used for research and diagnostic testing materials. With two centers, one in Fort Lauderdale and one in Miami, we provide our blood donors with quality customer services.

The main lab and this position is located in the Miami center.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

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  Manages the operations of the CSG laboratory ensuring efficiency of workflow and continuity of services
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  Supervise and assist with the recording and reporting test results of daily tests; also following up on pending results
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  Maintains and monitors required records and files, written or electronic
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  Perform moderate complexity testing such as phenotyping, RPR titer, etc.
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  Designate and help assist as necessary with the customers’ orders
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  Participates in the ongoing monitoring for each testing process to identify errors or potential problems leading to errors and takes effective and preventive corrective actions when indicated; participates in process improvement initiatives
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  All in all, be the responsible for the day-to-day activities of the laboratory

Ideal Candidates Meet the Following Requirements:

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  Prior laboratory experience and knowledge of good laboratory practices is required
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  Previous managerial experience in any field is required
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  Valid and current State of Florida Medical Technologist license in the specialties of: Microbiology, Immunohematology, Hematology and Clinical Chemistry is desired
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  Medical Technologist Supervisor's license is preferred
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  Proficiency in written and spoken English is required
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  Computer literacy, including Excel and Word is required
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  Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus 

What You Can Expect from Us:

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  You’ll Be Treated Fairly -We are a family-owned and operated company, and we consider each of our employees as part of our larger family. We operate and make our decisions based on merit, qualifications and performance.
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  You’ll Be Challenged -We hold very specialized and several regulatory licenses, which means our work environment is constantly evolving as agencies continue to update and improve their standards.
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  You'll have Consistent Hours -Your hours of operation are roughly from 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday, and 8:30am-3:00pm on Fridays. 
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  You’ll Be Provided with Benefits -After a probationary period, you will have access to our health, dental and vision insurance. At one year of service, you become eligible for our 401k and profit sharing program.

What We Expect From You:

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  Communication - Clear communication with fellow managers is essential for success in this position; you will be expected to collaborate with the Donor Services and Production departments.
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  Timeliness -Everything we do--from shipping out specialty products to scheduling specific donors--is on a schedule. While we are very flexible in terms of time off and scheduling, we operate on the assumption that our employees will be timely, and if necessary, gives plenty of notice of their future absence.
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  Team Work -Our operations, testing and systems are complex and multifaceted, so we expect you to work well with our current team members--from those in the lab to those in administration--to ensure we work most cohesively.
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  Flexibility -We have two centers: our home office in Miami, and a second in Fort Lauderdale. We expect that if necessary, you are willing to work at either location, in the case of an emergency. Your gas and time would be compensated for a short period, if we ask that you work in a station that is not your home station. We also expect that you’ll be willing to jump in anywhere in the office where we might need you.
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  Willingness to Learn - While we expect you’ll come in with a variety of basic skills, we ask that you come also knowing you’ll learn a lot here.

Salary & Benefits

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  Competitive salary within the field. Final determination will depend on experience level and qualifications.
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  401k & Profit Sharing- All administrative and investment fees are paid for by Continental.
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  Health Insurance- A majority of the insurance fees is paid for by Continental. This includes gap, vision and dental insurance. We can talk to you about what kind of plan will work for you.

About Continental Services Group Inc.

We are an FDA-licensed company that has been in business for over 55 years. We provide blood components and other biological raw materials to our customers, who use the material for the further manufacturing of in-vitro diagnostic products. The vast majority of the product we sell is used for manufacturing test kits and controls, which are used in hospitals around the world. Holding some of the industry's most specialized certifications, we draw the blood and other raw material from a wide base of donors, a majority of which repeatedly and consistently visits every 56 days. This repeat-donor base allows us to provide extensively tested and unique products to the pharmaceutical industry.

Continental has been an FDA licensed facility since 1971, holding multiple city, state and federal licenses, and has been ISO 9001 certified since 2003. Continental Services Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a smoke and drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of drug and background checks.