Medical Laboratory Operations Manager - Molecular

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Operations Manager for Molecular Pathology oversees the daily operations, quality management, and strategic direction of the molecular pathology laboratory. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant testing services, while maintaining adherence to regulatory standards such as CLIA, CAP, and other applicable guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collects, records, analyzes, and justifies financial data; monitors test volumes to provide necessary information for planning, budgeting, ordering supplies, equipment and hiring.
• Compares prices and evaluates performance characteristics of different equipment, reagents, supplies, and services (e.g. facilities management projects) as needed.
• Reviews and approves all purchase orders; monitors inventory controls.
• Provides administrative support for personnel management including but not limited to:
• Consulting with the Laboratory Director and Administrative Director of Pathology Labs on hiring priorities, decisions and necessary justification.
• Reviewing and approving Clockwork time reports.
• Approving and monitoring employee use of benefit time in accordance with laboratory policies.
• Determining work priorities to assure optimal utilization of personnel for efficient laboratory function.
• Assuring timely formal evaluation of employee performance and competency assessment.
• Maintains a system of quality assurance which includes: timely review of procedure manuals, instrument maintenance, quality control, employee competency testing and adherence to safety policy.
• Sets goals and objectives with laboratory director to evaluate emerging technologies to improve delivery of patient care and laboratory efficiency.
• Serves as liaison between laboratory personnel and medical staff; maintains timely and productive communication to resolve problems.
• Coordinates teaching and training functions as related to the needs of the staff and technical personnel.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Masters degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physiology or closely related fields, or a MBA plus a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and four years of experience as a clinical laboratory technologist in a clinical laboratory of a hospital or out-patient clinic, two years of which must have been at a level comparable to the Medical Technologist II.
• Bachelor's degree in Science that meets CLIA requirements to perform high complexity testing.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a clinical laboratory technologist in a clinical laboratory of a hospital or out-patient clinic, two years of which must have been at a level comparable to the Medical Technologist II.
• Strong technical experience and understanding of Molecular Pathology.
• Knowledge of molecular pathology theories and practices.
• Experience with laboratory supervision and administration.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience implementing new tests and system implementations.
• Deep understanding of regulatory and accreditation standards (CLIA, CAP, FDA, HIPAA).
• Experience preparing for and successfully passing inspections and audits.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and quality management systems.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor KPIs, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with pathologists, clinicians, and cross-function teams.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex molecular data into actionable insights.

Skills

• Technical expertise in molecular diagnostics.
• Operational excellence.

Benefits

To apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

Pay

$76,148.80-154,232 Final salary offered will be determined by market data, internal equity, candidate experience/qualifications, and budget.

Schedule

M-F 9am-5:30pm Shift: Days