1. Supervises the day-to-day activities of support staff. 2. Assesses and resolves or escalates problems arising within unit. 3. Assists in the development of policies and procedures in support of unit. 4. Assists in long-range planning for work unit needs. 5. Participates in unit budget planning. 6. Evaluates work requests to determine if they are appropriate to the unit or another area. 7. Ensures that work flow is organized and staffed for quality efficient completion. 8. Communicates deadlines and special circumstances to staff. 9. Maintains equipment and supplies for unit. 10. Completes evaluations of direct report employees. 11. Interacts with University personnel to define work assignments and requirements, communicate progress of work, and plan and coordinate projects. 12. Interacts with external sources to coordinate work necessary to fulfill projects, keep abreast of new products and technologies, or arrange for subcontractors. 13. Supervises a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with research faculty, staff, and administrators. Proven effectiveness in managing workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Project management skills and demonstrated experience managing personnel effectively including unionized positions.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to initiate actions and solve problems using sound judgment.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Superior attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and effectively manage competing priorities.

Required Skill/ability 5:  High-level of understanding of research and lab environments. Advanced technical expertise in complex specimen processing procedures and familiarity with BSL-2 laboratory standards.

Preferred Education:  Demonstrated supervisory experience, at least 2 years, particularly in a laboratory setting in addition to complex specimen processing and safety management experience. Demonstrated clinical trials experience and/or experience in an oncology setting. Demonstrated experience with supply chain management and shipping regulations.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Supervisor 3

University Job Title:  Laboratory Supervisor, St. Francis

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Demonstrated supervisory experience, at least 2 years, particularly in a laboratory setting in addition to complex specimen processing and safety management experience. Demonstrated clinical trials experience and/or experience in an oncology setting. Demonstrated experience with supply chain management and shipping regulations.

Minimum requirement of Bachelor's Degree in related field and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.

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