Klein Hersh International - New York, NY
posted 3 months ago
Our client is a leading provider of control and disease state samples, including human and animal tissues, cells, blood, and other biofluids. This impactful role requires a highly motivated self-starter and engaging leader with a strong background in leading operational teams in a life sciences production laboratory. The Director will provide direction, development opportunities, guidance, and inspiration to the team responsible for processing biomaterials in the Westbury laboratory. This position is crucial for cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring that laboratory operations align with the company's objectives and business plans. The Director will be responsible for creating and maintaining appropriate policies, systems, procedures, and resources to direct laboratory operations effectively. This includes establishing standard operating procedures (SOP) that meet or exceed compliance guidelines set by agencies such as OSHA and ISO 9001:2008. The role demands ensuring that service and production activities are completed timely and in accordance with established safety, quality, and production standards. Additionally, the Director will develop systems and materials to train, monitor, and assess employee activities as per SOPs, empowering staff in alignment with the company's values and culture. A key aspect of this role is to develop talent by coaching team members, providing development opportunities, and prioritizing talent discussions. The Director will also be responsible for ensuring full compliance with all safety, regulatory, and legal requirements, including those related to blood borne pathogens and general duty of care towards customers, suppliers, and employees. Regular lab meetings will be conducted to foster a cohesive work environment and facilitate effective communication within the lab. The Director will also participate in and lead cross-functional meetings with teams that have close interdependencies on laboratory functions to meet or exceed expected production levels. The role involves researching, recommending, and applying both conventional and new technology concepts to potential products and processes. The Director will ensure that all equipment is maintained appropriately, keep track of spending, create department budgets, and establish and maintain appropriate staff levels. Acting as a technical resource for questions related to blood, biofluids, and general lab processing, the Director will work closely with business units to provide effective solutions that support operations, sales, marketing, R&D, and quality objectives. Establishing and reporting on metrics that support departmental and company goals is also a critical responsibility, along with staying informed about new developments in test and production methods and techniques.