Clinical Manager | Gundersen Research Esoteric Testing Laboratory & Translational Research

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Are you a curious, proactive leader with a passion for advancing clinical and translational research? Join the Gundersen Medical Foundation Research Institute as a Clinical Manager supporting high complexity clinical testing and translational research, where your financial acumen, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurial spirit will drive innovation and quality in a CAP & CLIA-accredited environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner with Principal Investigators to lead diverse teams, manage cutting-edge labs, and contribute to impactful healthcare advancements. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to help shape the future of research, apply today!

To learn more about the Gundersen Medical Foundation Research Institute please visit: https://www.gundersenhealth.org/research

What You'll Do:

To advance our position as an innovator and leading health care system, Gundersen Health System must stay at the cutting edge of emerging technologies, research, and new delivery models that will transform healthcare. As the Clinical Manager, you will be responsible for oversight of staff and operations in our Translational Research laboratories (Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Virology, and Microbiology) and partner with Principal Investigators and Research Institute leadership to implement department and unit strategic goals that comply with CLIA and CAP regulatory standards and drive the mission of Gundersen Health System and Gundersen Medical Foundation's high complexity clinical testing lab, Gundersen Research Esoteric Testing Laboratory (GRETEL). You will work with Principal Investigatorsand oversee the work and development of Research Technicians, Medical Lab Scientists, Research Coordinators, Biobank Coordinators, interns and volunteers. You will ensure compliance with mandates established by state, federal, and professional regulatory agencies, along with the coordination and implementation of appropriate quality controls, quality assurance, and laboratory safety programs. You will oversee 6-8 direct reports including Research Technologists, Medical Laboratory Scientists, Biobank Research Coordinator, and interns. In partnership with the Gundersen Health System Research Institute Leadership, you will be responsible for:

• Organizational Strategy and Implementation-- Understanding market trends and the impact on your area of responsibility (AOR), contributing to strategic and operational plans, translating these plans, and ensuring the understanding, alignment and commitment of staff while achieving programmatic growth.

• Fiscal Management-- Using established processes to ensure accountability for effective operations, resource management, financial planning, and stewardship of philanthropic dollars. Financial management and budgeting for assigned accounting units, supply needs, research expenses, and consortium fees.

• Human Resource Management-- Providing vision and leadership to staff in a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction, performance recognition, and stimulates innovative thinking to accomplish objectives. Effectively using established processes to: select, align, engage, develop, manage, and retain a team of highly skilled staff and researchers.

• Excellence in Service and Clinical Quality-- Achieving seamless delivery of quality patient care and safety, excellence in patient experience and customer service.

• Organizational Leadership-- Promoting the organization to all constituencies by interpreting and communicating GHS' mission and values, acting as a loyal, supportive, and informed spokesperson for AOR, Team, Division and the System while providing leadership and accomplishing objectives by ensuring the integration of processes and initiatives while modeling collaboration.

What's Available:

• Fulltime, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)

• Monday-Friday, normal business hours starting between 7a-8:30a

• Onsite at the Health Science Center in central La Crosse, WI

• On-call responsibility/rotation to respond to specimen fridge and freezer monitoring as needed

• Salary range of $77,000 to $120,000+, based upon experience

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree, or higher, in cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, clinical laboratory science, or a health-related field

• 3-5 years of laboratory experience involving molecular or cell biology, and/or non-automated clinical laboratory testing

• 1-3 years of leadership experience setting strategic vision and execution, preferably former direct managerial experience

• 2 years of previous supervisory experience in a CLIA or CAP-licensed high complexity testing laboratory desired

• Project Management experience is desired

What You'll Get:

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive salary, based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded

• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need

• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center

• Supported with state-of-the-art medical and research equipment

• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

• Relocation assistance available

As part of a large integrated health system, our employees and leaders play a significant role in the outcomes of our patients and are treated with value and respect by all area health care providers. The advancements we make allow our colleagues to deliver cutting-edge cancer care, cardiology, interventional radiology and precision medicine. Gundersen's clinical trials bring advanced treatment for cancer, blood disorders and specialty conditions close to home. Our 200+ clinical trials offer hope and the same cutting-edge treatments as those at other top medical research hospitals - and often much sooner than they're available to everyone. If you're looking for an opportunity to deliver Love + Medicine while proudly caring for our communities, families, and employees with compassion, innovation, and excellence then we encourage you to apply today!

About Gundersen Health System:

Gundersen Health System is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer