Supervisor, Milk Lab

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Closing Date:

08/21/2025

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Fiscal Affairs

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

ICE | WISL NICU Milk Lab Staff

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Milk Lab Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the milk lab. The Milk Lab Supervisor will be able to perform the duties of the Milk Lab Tech as needed. The Milk Lab Manager will maintain par levels of donor breast milk. They will submit weekly orders and will maintain stock levels of all needed supplies.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

All UAMS employees will treat others with Dignity and Respect. We communicate and share complete and unbiased information, assuring our colleagues receive timely, complete, and accurate information in order to make informed decisions.
We participate in institutional initiatives and encourage the participation of others. We collaborate in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation using best practices in delivering quality service. All duties will be performed in accordance with the UAMS Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care set forth by UAMS. These core concepts allow for an approach to health care that shapes policies, programs, facility design and staff day-to-day interactions. It leads to better health outcomes and wiser allocation of resources, and greater patient and family satisfaction. The core concepts of patient and family centered care consist of Dignity & Respect, Information Sharing, Participation, and Collaboration.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma plus three (3) years lab experience and knowledge of breastfeeding and lactation programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of supervisory experience or two years healthcare experience.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Oversees that all human milk and fortified formulas are prepared, pasteurized, labeled, stored, thawed, and distributed in strict adherence to HMBANA guidelines, FDA requirements, and UAMS departmental policies. This includes supervising processes like pasteurization, batching, nutrient analysis, and pasteurization validation.

• Ensures the Milk Lab maintains a clean, aseptic, and well-organized environment. Supervise cleaning protocols for lab spaces, equipment, storage areas, and ensure use of appropriate personal protective equipment (gowns, gloves, masks, scrubs).

• Maintains adequate stock levels of supplies (e.g., barcoded labels, packaging, lab consumables), monitor refrigerator/freezer temperatures, schedule maintenance, and address equipment or supply issues proactively.

• Ensures accurate record-keeping—temperature logs, cleaning logs, milk batching records, micro-bacterial testing results, nutrient analyses—fulfilling both HMBANA and internal audit requirements.

• Provides leadership to Milk Lab technicians: assign tasks, ensure adherence to protocols, conduct training on aseptic handling, labeling procedures, equipment use, and documentation standards. Facilitate onboarding and competency assessments.

• Serves as the point of contact between Milk Lab staff and NICU leadership, lactation consultants, dietitians, and even families. Address operational issues, communicate updates (e.g., MOM logs), and refer patients/families to lactation or dietary staff when needed.

• Facilitates data collection for research (e.g., macronutrient/drug analyses), track KPIs, identify process improvements, and ensure lab compliance with quality improvement initiatives.

• Ensures all Milk Lab activities comply with state and federal regulations, institutional policies, and safety protocols. Quickly respond to unsafe conditions by investigating and implementing corrective actions.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes