Laboratory Manager

About the role

The Laboratory Manager plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-performing lab environment. This individual will oversee daily operations and take ownership of all aspects of the laboratory, including equipment, instrumentation, personnel, and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, and directs workflow in the laboratory.
• Acquires and maintains all necessary state and federal licenses including CAP accreditation.
• Mentors and supports direct reports for each department in their responsibilities and functions, ensuring they receive training in supervisory skill development.
• Identifies and implements training programs as necessary.
• Defines, coordinates, and monitors quality assurance programs.
• Ensures quality control and compliance procedures are followed and QC reports are up to date.
• Oversee plans and preparations for inspections.
• Oversees staffing of all personnel in the laboratory.
• Effectively maintains quality staffing by interviewing, hiring, training, and providing staff development through performance evaluation and performance Management.
• Identifies future needs in terms of staff, equipment, and facilities. Submits appropriate documentation for procurement of such.
• Reviews test performance, drives process and project management, prepares, and submits required reports to meet established deadlines.
• Develops annual budget and manages department costs and resources to adhere to budget.
• Solves problems through interaction with clients either through phone calls or other means of communication.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have experience with bloodwork, cytology, histology and/or molecular microbiology, preferably in Women’s Health.
• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in medical technology, chemical or biological science.
• All necessary Nevada state licensure.
• Minimum of 10+ years of laboratory experience to include at least 5+ years of experience in managing an anatomic and clinical pathology laboratory that includes molecular microbiology.
• Current ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist, Laboratory Scientist, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnologist or equivalent. Molecular Biology (MB) certification by ASCP is not required but would be highly desirable.

Benefits

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