Laboratory Manager - Diagnostic Services - Atlantic Veterinary College

Competition Number:
61E25
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Diagnostic Services
Position:
Laboratory Manager
Contract:
Full-Time Permanent Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$89,422 to $99,147 per annum

Diagnostic Services (DS) at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, invites applications for a full-time Laboratory Manager to work under the direction of the Director of Diagnostic Services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Laboratory Manager is a team member of Diagnostic Services reporting to the Director of Diagnostic Services. The primary responsibilities associated with this role will include, but not be limited to, the following:

  • Direct supervision of staff: The Laboratory Manager will staff, including involvement in the selection process; schedule; approve overtime, and performance manage staff within Diagnostic Services
  • Client Management: The Laboratory Manager will respond to complex client requests, complex client inquiries, client complaints, client issues, and research service requests
  • Technical Leadership: The Laboratory Manager will assist investigating technical issues with equipment, methods and samples. The Laboratory Manager will investigate new methods and instrumentation required for Diagnostic Services to meet its mandate. The Laboratory Manager will be involved with equipment and method validation. The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for developing Standard Operating Procedures for equipment, methods and protocols. The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for the training of staff on equipment, methods and protocols
  • Costing, budgeting and purchasing: The Lab Manager will assist with providing quotations for research projects and special projects. The Lab Manager will assist with the updating and maintenance of Diagnostic Services’ fee schedule
  • ISO 17025 Accreditation: The Lab Manager will help lead the ISO accreditation of methods within Diagnostic Services with the development of ISO 17025 required Standard Operating Procedures, maintaining training records, record management, and incident reporting
  • ISO 17043 Accreditation: The Lab Manager will assist with processes to support the accreditation of the Veterinary Laboratory Association Proficiency Program
  • Biosafety Certification: The Lab Manager will assist with Containment Level 2 certification of laboratories within Diagnostic Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will possess the following:

  • Must have completed a MLT diploma or Degree Program with successful completion of national CSLMS Certification; MSc with equivalent veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience would be considered
  • Minimum of 5 years’experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory
  • ISO/IEC 17025 course is required
  • Management training is required
  • Proven ability to work independently and as a team member is required.
  • Effective interpersonal relationship skills with demonstrated ability to lead & motivate is required
  • Excellent working knowledge of a variety of software applications such as MS word, Excel, Quality Management System Software is needed
  • Excellent planning and organization skills, thoroughness and attention to detail are needed
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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