Head of the Microbiology Laboratory of the Blood and Tissue Bank

Job position to be filled:
Head of the Microbiology Laboratory of the Blood and Tissue Bank (ID19190)

Mission
Plan and coordinate the tasks carried out by people to guarantee the correct functioning of the laboratory, carrying them out in accordance with current regulations, the mission, vision and values ​​of the BST, following the established strategic objectives and ensuring their execution with efficiency and effectiveness, through the coordination of the assigned material and human resources.

Main responsibilities and functions
• Participate in the assessment of the needs of the BST's internal and external clients, maintaining a fluid relationship with them, responding to their queries, guaranteeing the response within the agreed deadlines and evaluating the demand for new analytical tests.
• Assess, design, develop and validate new analytical techniques before their implementation in the laboratory, in order to ensure that they meet the required quality levels and are aligned with technological surveillance and the mission of the BST.
• Establish validation criteria for analytical tests performed in the laboratory.
• Train, supervise, evaluate and guide laboratory personnel, both technicians and physicians. Participate in the definition of collaborators' objectives, monitoring and evaluating them.
• Participate in teaching activities related to your area of ​​knowledge, both internal and external. Monitor the training of residents and undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ensure the correct development of the laboratory activity with the available resources and guaranteeing sustainability.
• Promote research and development of new products in its field to respond to user needs, as well as promote collaborative work and a multidisciplinary approach with other divisions or laboratories to meet healthcare needs.
• Work in a coordinated manner with other laboratory heads, sharing knowledge to apply best practices in the processes, techniques and equipment used, as well as in common pre-analytical and post-analytical processes.
• Represent the laboratory in internal and external meetings. Collaborate with other BST services in the development of transversal projects.
• Participate in the design and implementation of laboratory strategies, in accordance with the guidelines of the Laboratory Directorate and the mission of the BST.
• Comply with the guidelines of the quality, environmental and prevention management systems. Guarantee the implementation of quality standards and norms, coordinating activities related to quality management. Monitor process indicators and the quality of the analytical determinations made (KPIs).
• Comply with all those functions and responsibilities inherent to the job, in accordance with the guidelines of the Laboratory Directorate.
• Comply with the functions established in the Prevention, Quality and Environment Manual.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or degree in Medicine or Biosciences, and specialty in Microbiology obtained through BIR, FIR or MIR.
Skills
• Vocation of service.
• Teamwork.
• Results orientation.
• Conflict management.
• Team development.
• Change management and innovation.
• Leadership and influence.
• Planning and organization.
• Global vision.
Merits to value
• Knowledge of the Catalan language and predisposition to obtain level C of Catalan will be valued.
• Technical knowledge and skills will be valued.
• Experience in developing the functions to be performed.
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We offer a job with the following characteristics:
• Position: Head of Microbiology Laboratory (ID 19190).
• Work center: Blood and Tissue Bank, located at the Headquarters – Dr. Frederic Duran i Jordà Building.
• Day: 100%.
• Shift: Match.
• Specific hours: from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility.
• Duration of the contract: interim until the position is published through a public offer of employment.
• Remuneration: According to the III SISCAT Agreement and the candidate's experience
Selection process
• Verification of adequacy to the requirements specified in the call.
• Evaluation of merits, knowledge and competency tests.
• Resolution and communication.