Laboratory Management- General Functions of a Laboratory Manager
MEDICAL LABORATORY MANAGEMENT (MLB 2120)
BTECH: BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
ASSIGNMENT 2: APPRAISE MANAGEMENT STYLES APPLICABLE TO THE LABORATORY
DATE: 19 MARCH 2013
JJ. ROSSOUW
S210034297
Contents: page
Introduction 3
What is expected from a manager? 3-4
What knowledge and skills do they need? 4
What training and qualifications do they need? 4
Five basic functions of a manager 5
Roles performed by managers 5-7
Skills required by a manager 8
Conclusion 9
References 10
Introduction
In this assignment the general functions of a laboratory manager is being discussed. The laboratory(lab) manager is involved in organizing all aspects of the laboratory environment. They supervise general workflow; to ensure that the staff pertains to professional customer service. They do the maintenance of equipment such as the quality control, pricing, purchasing and the day-to-day functioning of the lab.
The lab manager must have excellent customer service skills in order to liaise with photographers and designers. They must set up clear communication channels and develop systems and strategies to deal with fast-moving and sometimes unpredictable workload. They are also required to keep up with the latest development in technology and help improve productivity, profitability and client satisfaction (http://www.ceartiveskillset.org).
What is expected from a Lab manager? * A lab manager must organize and manage the workflow in the laboratory. * They must co-ordinate activities throughout the laboratory. * It is expected that they delegate work amongst the various technicians and technologists. * They must monitor outputs and keep record of workflow and the usage of supplies. * They must supervise the ordering and delivery of new laboratory supplies. * They must test and calibrate equipment to ensure optimum results, monitor chemistry in equipment. * A lab manager must
BTECH: BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
ASSIGNMENT 2: APPRAISE MANAGEMENT STYLES APPLICABLE TO THE LABORATORY
DATE: 19 MARCH 2013
JJ. ROSSOUW
S210034297
Contents: page
Introduction 3
What is expected from a manager? 3-4
What knowledge and skills do they need? 4
What training and qualifications do they need? 4
Five basic functions of a manager 5
Roles performed by managers 5-7
Skills required by a manager 8
Conclusion 9
References 10
Introduction
In this assignment the general functions of a laboratory manager is being discussed. The laboratory(lab) manager is involved in organizing all aspects of the laboratory environment. They supervise general workflow; to ensure that the staff pertains to professional customer service. They do the maintenance of equipment such as the quality control, pricing, purchasing and the day-to-day functioning of the lab.
The lab manager must have excellent customer service skills in order to liaise with photographers and designers. They must set up clear communication channels and develop systems and strategies to deal with fast-moving and sometimes unpredictable workload. They are also required to keep up with the latest development in technology and help improve productivity, profitability and client satisfaction (http://www.ceartiveskillset.org).
What is expected from a Lab manager? * A lab manager must organize and manage the workflow in the laboratory. * They must co-ordinate activities throughout the laboratory. * It is expected that they delegate work amongst the various technicians and technologists. * They must monitor outputs and keep record of workflow and the usage of supplies. * They must supervise the ordering and delivery of new laboratory supplies. * They must test and calibrate equipment to ensure optimum results, monitor chemistry in equipment. * A lab manager must
References: Lab manager (n.d).Skillset, viewed 19 February 2013, http://www.creativeskillset.org/uploads/pdf/asset_10118.pdf?4. Functions of Managers.CliffsNotes.com, viewed from http://m.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/Functions-of-Managers.topicArticleId-8944,articleId-8848.html.