Senior Clinical Genotyping Laboratory Manager

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada BC Centre for Excellence in HIVAIDS Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Lead, Clinical Genotyping to join our team at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Laboratory Drug Resistance Testing and Genotyping team to provide timely, accurate and high-quality results to clients.
  • Train, supervise and evaluate job performance of members of the clinical genotyping team: schedules and assigns work, develops priorities, monitors work performance standards and provides technical expertise.
  • Perform complex laboratory procedures including: DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing, and data analysis to produce reportable results to clients.
  • Monitor and maintain the performance of laboratory equipment including supply and quality of laboratory consumables in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Prepare and validates the performance of laboratory reagent stocks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures; evaluates new procedures, equipment and products.
  • Prepare technical reports and summaries to comply with laboratory accreditation requirements.
  • Ensure quality assurance and quality control standards are maintained by keeping appropriate records, collecting control data and documenting current or potential problems with procedures and equipment.
  • Assists in establishing and revising laboratory policies and procedures including preparing and updating laboratory manuals for approval by management staff, maintaining appropriate quality assurance documentation and ensuring compliance with current safety requirements in compliance with laboratory accreditation requirements.
  • Perform annual performance reviews for members of the clinical genotyping team and reviews and seeks input from the Assistant Director, Laboratory.
  • Provides input to the Assistant Director, Laboratory, on staff hiring, performance and disciplinary issues.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited post-secondary institution in clinical laboratory science, medical technology or chemical, physical or biological sciences, and a minimum of five (5) years' of experience working in a molecular biology laboratory performing nucleic acid extraction, PCR and automated DNA sequencing.
  • Minimum two (2) years' experience in a regulated/accredited clinical laboratory setting.
  • One (1) years' experience in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Comprehensive knowledge and recent related experience in molecular laboratory methods.
  • Demonstrated understanding of molecular biology concepts and techniques.
  • Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot non-conforming laboratory procedures and equipment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the rigor and quality standards required in clinical laboratory service delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and motivate others. Ability to provide strong operational leadership.
  • Strong ability to engage others and work effectively with all levels of staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
  • Strong verbal and technical writing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to organize and prioritize competing demands.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of computerized systems relating to the laboratory and current software applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.


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