Job Details

About the Organization
Cordant Health Solutions•has over 29 successful years as a highly recognized leader in the toxicology industry, providing solutions for clinicians, criminal justice agencies and treatment providers involved with substance use disorder and criminal justice cases.

We are looking for highly motivated and compassionate individuals who want to be part of our organization's dedication to making a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Cordant's testing protocols and digital case-management tools allow us to provide accurate and actionable results, helping clients become more efficient and effective in monitoring patient adherence, reduce risk, and support participants so they achieve success in their program goals.

At Cordant Health Solutions•, we are made up of motivated and compassionate team members who are all part of the solution!

Location
Flagstaff, AZ

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a talented Extractions Supervisor to join our laboratory team in Flagstaff, AZ.This position oversees the Extractions area within Laboratory Operations: sample preparation for analysis of biological fluids for drugs of abuse. This individual leads the Extractions area in the laboratory as it relates to problem solving, enforcement of and compliance to policies and procedures, process optimization, communication and reporting, record keeping and other laboratory operations in a forensic environment.

The Extractions Supervisor reports to the Laboratory Manager.

Essential Functions:

•Ensures new employee training, ongoing training and cross-training is completed and in

compliance with all lab rules, regulations, standard work, standard operating procedures and

associated guidelines.

•Collaborate with operations leadership to solve work-related problems within or between

departments and sites, answering and resolving questions/issues daily

•Allocate work schedules, assignments, and analytical resources to meet production goals,

respond to fluctuating workloads, and improve quality and productivity of laboratory operations

•Schedules staff to assure optimum production and work coverage.

•Approves all timecards and PTO requests

•Maintains personnel accountability for attendance, productivity, training, and incidents

with analytical staff.

•Read and Maintain for the extractions department: SOPs, regulations, best practices, guidelines,

standards, policies, and procedures in coordination with the Scientific Director and Laboratory

Manager

•Participates in employee performance appraisals

•Ensure that all work is complete, accurate and meets our high-quality standards

•Ensures TAT on all extractions samples meets company expectations

•Determines proper levels of materials and makes sure inventory is maintained to meet

anticipated volumes.

•Ensure department inventory is monitored and maintained completing weekly counts and

orders. Alerts management to critical inventory item shortages.

•Performs or reviews audits of processes, work production, employee knowledge and

competency and documents results.

•Responsible to maintain all safeguards as it pertains to Protected health information (PHI)

•Prepares monthly packets (QA) and tracking reports.

•Analyzes personnel trends and makes recommendations for improvements/changes.

•Analyzes, recommends and implements worker and work area standardizations, methods, processes and procedures.

•Provides support for team leads, assuring that personnel levels are appropriate for continuous workflow while maintaining first pass-through quality.

•Adjusting employee schedules to fit volume needs and accommodate any carryover

•Prepares justification for increased or decreased manpower requirements.

•Assists with performing as the lab's change agent, implementing improvements and streamlined processes.

•Actively participates in all internal inspections. Technical resource and participant for external audits and inspections.

•Develops, leads and assures programs are meeting company standards.

In conjunction with laboratory management, assures that all processes and procedures meet with certification and compliance requirements.

•Actively involved in problem resolution, root cause analysis, and develops/implements/audits corrective action plans when needed.

•Develops and implements approved work processes including SOPs, standard work, TWI and other methodologies

•Will be responsible for callout coverage and assists on the line when needed

•Oversees all extractions training

•Monitors staff for productivity, pace and error rates to initiate re-training when needed.

•Maintaining equipment needs

•Participates in QC meetings and projects

•Locates any rush samples needed by Client Services or managers

•Participates and gathers confirmation/extractions daily numbers with Certifying Supervisor for daily ops calls

•Responsible for responding to emails regarding confirmation samples and testing questions

Additional Duties:

•Special projects as assigned

•All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

•Internal applicants with a minimum of 2 years' experience

•Previous supervisory or training experience, required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•Must be detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills.

•Should be resourceful, flexible, adaptable, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

•Self-starter who can provide thought leadership and drive results in a dynamic and evolving

environment.

Physical Requirements:

•Light to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.) -Heavier weights with assistance

•Sitting & standing for long periods of time

•Repetitive motions and/or prolonged computer use

•Working at a fast pace, subject to many interruptions and both physical and mental stress

Benefits

About Cordant Health Solutions: Working at Cordant Health Solutions® means constantly being challenged to learn and grow in a fast-paced, dynamic, vibrant environment.

Our team members are the key to our success. We are committed to providing an environment that offers a fun, positive work environment, career-building opportunities, and a positive work/life balance.

Cordant supports its team members by providing a benefits package to eligible staff that includes:

•Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

•Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

•Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

•Paid Time Off (PTO)

•Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

•Paid Holidays

•401(k) with Company Match

•Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

•Short Term and Long Term Disability (STD/LTD) available

Cordant Health Solutions® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes diversity leads to a stronger organization. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age,

disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, predisposing genetic characteristics, or military status in hiring, tenure, training, terms, and conditions or privileges of employment.

EOE Statement
Cordant Health Solutions® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes diversity leads to a stronger organization. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, predisposing genetic characteristics, or military status in hiring, tenure, training, terms, and conditions or privileges of employment.

This position is currently accepting applications.