Senior Master Scheduler Specialist

Position Overview

The Sr Master Scheduler Specialist will provide scheduling support to the molecular laboratory operations (MLO) teams with sample scheduling at the Seattle facility. Level of position commensurate with experience applicable to the role. This position reports to the Manager, Master Scheduling and Laboratory Analytics. The candidate will be responsible for all daily planning, scheduling adherence and related performance targets.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Create Master Production Schedule to support daily activities of MLO operations at multiple facilities


• Generate reports for production line capacity, production status reports, downtime, peak production, inventory and scheduling accuracy


• Identifies and co-ordinates resolution of schedule gaps and conflicts


• Collaborate with production floor supervisors at all times to mitigate any risks in project completion, adjust schedules in a timely manner and communicate any risks to leadership


• Provide employee schedules to supervisors on a daily basis


• Generate Demand Plan and work out projected demand plans based on capacity


• Maximize the efficient utilization of equipment to improve the productivity of the production floor


• Monitors and verifies reagent inventory balances and work activities and communicates to appropriate channels accordingly


• Collaborates with the Lab Ops Improvement team to schedule validation and comparability studies


• Collaborates with Development to schedule validation runs for new products


• Collaborates with Supply Chain and Ops QC to plan and schedule Master Lot QC runs and related activities at the Production Lab to meet demand


• Partners with Operations, Quality, LOI and Manufacturing teams for resource requirements


• Identify and implement process improvements and system/technology relevant to scheduling


• All other duties as assigned

Core Competencies        

• Must possess at least a basic knowledge of supply chain activities


• Must have good time management ability so as to be able to meet up with orders and schedules


• Must be able to make use of different data base programs especially Microsoft Excel, MS Outlook


• Self-motivation and outstanding organizational skills


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to quickly absorb and succinctly communicate critical information relevant to role


• Proven track record for data analytics and scheduling


• Superior judgment, and integrity


• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Ability to collaborate across teams and disciplines


• Creates a positive and productive culture


• Upholds clinical laboratory best practices and compliance with applicable regulation

Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Other)

• B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant discipline


• 5+ years’ experience with scheduling in a laboratory/biotech environment


• Specialized knowledge and experience: Laboratory analytics and scheduling


• Experience and understanding of CLIA regulations and GCLP requirements are a plus


• Prefer required certification needed in fields like supply chain, project management, or business management

Working Conditions

• Work in a clinical laboratory environment. May require entrance to laboratory and working with patient samples, and lab automation equipment. 


• Prolonged periods of working at a computer.


• May include some time shadowing laboratory staff or working in the laboratory.

Physical Requirements

• May involve prolonged periods of working at a computer, and/or standing

Compensation

Salary Range: $80,200 - $120,400

Other compensation elements include:

• equity grant


• bonus eligible