Simple Laboratories
VP, Operations
Harwood Heights, IL | $129K - $262K
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.3
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- At least 10 years of industry-related experience including three years in upper management required
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Responsibilities
- The Vice President of Operations will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains management-level staff in the department
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
- Establishes, implements, and communicates the strategic direction of the organization’s operations division
- Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems
- Collaborates with other divisions and departments to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives
- Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials
- Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization’s business plan and vision
- Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution
- Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects
- Establishes and administers the department’s budget
- Presents periodic performance reports and metrics to the chief executive officer and other leadership
- Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management
- Identifies training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- ST/LT Disability
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Accident Insurance
- 201-500 employees
- Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Clinical Laboratories, Diagnostic Services, Research and Development, Medical Testing
- Privately Held
- Harwood Heights, IL
- Company Specialties:
Medical Lab, Clinical Diagnostics, Preventive Care, Routine & Special Chemistry, Endocrinology, Urinalysis, Community Health, Behavioral Health, Coagulation, Hematology, Therapeutic Drugs, Microbiology, Immunology, Health + Wellness, STI, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV, EMR / EHR Integration, Infectious Disease, Laboratory, toxicology, Drug Testing, Hospital Laboratory Operations, COVID-19 Testing, Nursing Home Testing, and Long Term Care Testing
Company information
Simple Laboratories is a CLIA-certified Chicago-based full diagnostic laboratory servicing patients across the country. We serve thousands of patients every day, conducting over 65,000 tests daily. We run lab tests to help diagnose, treat, and prevent numerous diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. We also perform clinical medical laboratory testing, including routine blood tests such as cholesterol, vitamin D testing and blood counts. We've joined the call to provide critical COVID-19 testing to the community. We conduct PCR (swab) and antibody testing with no out-of-pocket costs to patients. Uninsured individuals are also eligible for COVID-19 testing at no cost through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) program, which is administered through The Families First Coronavirus Response Act & CARES Act. We accept RT-PCR testing through saliva, nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal and anterior nares collection methods. Our mission is clear-we want to make healthcare affordable by being transparent, supportive, and simple. We believe in transparency across our operations and setting a new standard in healthcare. Data, technology and doing what's right for patients drives the decisions that affect our bottom line. This means developing the most efficient processes, monitoring operations and test results tirelessly and making our services the most accessible to patients.
