Directly responsible for leading personnel and laboratory operations under the guidance of the Administrative Lab Director, ensuring accurate, precise and timely performance of laboratory testing while meeting all regulatory and accrediting agencies requirements.  Plan daily work assignments.  Responsible for direct review of staff training and competency and develops action plans for staff when necessary for job improvement.  Provide advanced problem-solving, troubleshooting, interpretation, consultation and verification of specimen quality and test results.  Implement new tests, methods, instrumentation and procedures by investigating alternatives, preparing proposals, developing and performing parallel