Laboratory Manager, Medical Laboratory Science

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The part time lab manager will coordinate laboratory courses in the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program. The role is for a twelve-month lab manager and may include teaching and/or assisting in courses, coordination of all laboratory activities to meet safety/accreditation standards and all other aspects of laboratory management.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Assist in phlebotomy laboratory training with simulation devices
• Collection of blood specimens through venipuncture and/or dermal puncture
• Safety policy development and monitoring to meet OSHA standards
• Laboratory inventory control, supply ordering and waste management
• Laboratory preparation, specimen procurement and disposal
• Laboratory organization and maintaining a clean environment.
• Provide laboratory assistance and/or instruction, including assistance to adjunct instructors and faculty as needed. Hours may include evening or weekend and will need to be arranged with the instructor per semester.
• Other projects as assigned utilizing available resources to meet the learning needs of SHP students as required by certification and accreditation standards.
• Participate in university security/safety and lab-oriented committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Knowledge of clinical lab science principles, safety regulations, and university lab operations.
• Skilled in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting MLS lab equipment and preparing instructional materials.
• Ability to coordinate lab scheduling, manage inventory, and control budgets effectively.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students.
• Proven ability to enforce safety and accreditation standards while training and supervising lab personnel.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Previous college, university lab teaching and/or clinical experience is required
• BS degree required and 2 years recent clinical experience and
• MLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent preferred.
• MS degree and one year previous college or university lab experience acceptable.
• Participation in the operation and maintenance of accreditation of a level 2 Microbiology laboratory preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work Environment

Physical Activity

Lifting Requirements

Vision requirements (Especially relevant if driving is required by the job)

_X_ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

___ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

___ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

___ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

___ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

spatial relationships)

___ No special vision requirements

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)

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