Job Description / Duties

Position Summary:
The Andrology Laboratory Manager is responsible for the operations and staff of the laboratory. The Manager will formulate and update laboratory policies and protocols and supports a robust program for quality management and improvement. The Manager will oversee the accreditation process and ensure that the laboratory is meeting operational standards.

Full time (1.0 FTE)

Location: Diagnostic Semen Laboratory, Regional Fertility Program, Calgary, Alberta

Laboratory Duties:
• Assist with carrying out Andrology procedures while supervising Andrology Laboratory personnel.
• Receive and process sperm, including cryopreservation after surgical retrieval.
• Conduct sperm analyses and sperm preparation for intrauterine insemination
• Draw blood work for IVF endocrine analysis.
• Supervise laboratory personnel in sampling handling and performing laboratory services in accordance with applicable guidelines, regulations and laws.
• Receive and maintain donor sperm inventory and documentation.
• Communication with clinic personnel, community medical professionals and patients.
• Maintain and verify laboratory equipment and materials inventory.
• Responsible for laboratory certification, accreditation, and inspections.
• Develops and maintains Quality Management and Improvement Systems as applicable to the laboratory.

Daily Team Support:
• Provide effective leadership with a focus on motivating, coaching and supporting the Andrology Laboratory personnel.
• Empower employees to handle operational challenges.
• Train, recruit and develop a successful team to meet established job expectations.
• Establish solid working relationships within the team and other departments to ensure a cohesive working environment.
• Carry out and lead by example at a high level all employee performance standards and expectations.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback, coaching and formal evaluations.
• Ensure that employees adhere to all health and safety regulations.

Research Duties:
• Perform research reviews and evaluations and subsequent technique protocol modifications as necessary.
• Participate in research initiatives.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications/required skills:
• Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in human andrology.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a supervisory role, healthcare or medical environment.
• Masters degree in Medical or Biological Science or High Complexity Laboratory Director certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating all laboratory operations.
• Competence in conducting research and quantitative analysis.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, inspection and accreditation procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent time management skills, problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize work and strong attention to detail.
• Canadian resident or citizen, immediately eligible for employment in Canada.

** This position has a flexible schedule with the need to work weekends as needed to accommodate business needs.

Additional Information

Working Conditions:
• Interacts with chemicals, liquid nitrogen and biohazardous materials.
• Manual dexterity required to use laboratory equipment, desktop computer and microscope.
• Intermittent physical activity including standing, sitting and lifting.

Contact Information

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Amanda.Dalman@albertahealthservices.ca: attention Amanda Dalman. Competition for this posting closes on: May 24, 2021.
We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employer Profile

The Regional Fertility Program in Calgary has been helping patients make family a reality for almost 40 year. It offers a full range of diagnostic and treatment programs for both male and female infertility. The Regional Fertility Program is a large state of the art successful facility due to our multi-disciplinary teams.
If you are looking for a rewarding career working with an amazing group of employees at a successful treatment facility, then this may be the position for you!