The Department of Clinical Laboratories at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Laboratory Operations Coordinator / Associate Technical Director. The successful candidate will: * Manage day-to-day activities within the laboratory, including insuring operation of essential equipment, making sure adequate supplies are available for testing procedures and reviewing budget. * Provide administrative support and back up to lab quality system manager in maintaining compliance with all regulatory agency standards, including those for New York State, CLIA, CAP, TJC, CMS, etc. * Develop laboratory guidelines; maintain procedures manuals; and evaluate new materials and equipment. * Manage and control departmental expenses while ensuring quality services in conjunction with the laboratory technical supervisors and support staff. * Be responsible for departmental statistics, and coordinate collection and preparation as required. * Prepare reports, charts, and graphs associated with performance improvement activities. * Review goals, analyze processes necessary to achieve those goals, and develop techniques and systems required to meet those goals. * Manage lab safety programs to insure compliance with all applicable regulations. * Assist in laboratory space and facilities planning; make recommendations for changes; maintain inventory of laboratory furniture, equipment and supplies. * Act as liaison between lab, other services and affiliates to insure compliance with all applicable regulations. * Proven ability to write and edit policies and procedures. * Manage personnel, provide training, mentorship and performance feedback. * Develop and present programs for continuing education. * Perform all other duties as assigned or as business needs warrant. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology or a closely related field. * New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist Licensure. * 5+ years of experience as a Laboratory Technologist. * 2+ years of supervisory experience involving supervision of professional laboratory personnel. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's Degree. * ASCP certification. Work Schedule: Variable Days; Variable Hours (Full-Time) Salary Grade/Rank: SL-5 Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu