Assistant Laboratory Manager

Cayuga Medical Center•Town of Bath, NY

13d•$94,545 - $122,909

About The Position

The Assistant Laboratory Manager oversees daily laboratory operations at an assigned site, ensuring efficient workflows, appropriate turnaround times, and compliance with quality standards and organizational goals. The role supervises, coaches, and supports laboratory staff, including scheduling, performance management, and professional development, and coordinates staffing and workload distribution to maintain coverage and operational continuity across shifts. Working with the Regional Laboratory Manager, the Assistant Laboratory Manager implements policies, procedures, and system-wide initiatives while addressing local operational needs. The position supports regulatory and accreditation compliance, participates in inspections and audits, monitors quality indicators, investigates variances, and drives continuous improvement. It also serves as a point of contact for clinical partners, supports supply and budget stewardship, and promotes safety, accountability, and teamwork. Arnot Health is part of Centralus Health and serves communities in the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. The organization describes its work as patient-centered and emphasizes quality, collaboration, integrity, compassion, and stewardship. It offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field, with 3–5 years of progressive laboratory experience, including supervisory or lead experience; or 7+ years of laboratory experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) or equivalent from ASCP or another recognized certifying body.
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the laboratory for extended periods.
Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological materials, chemicals, and temperature variations, using appropriate PPE.
Ability to operate laboratory equipment and computer systems, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a multi-site or health system laboratory environment.
Previous experience supporting regulatory inspections, including CLIA, CAP, or Joint Commission inspections.
Leadership or management training or certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily laboratory operations at the assigned site, including workflow efficiency, turnaround times, quality standards, and alignment with organizational goals.
Supervise, coach, and support laboratory staff, including scheduling, performance management, and professional development.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, including CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and state regulations; participate in inspections, audits, and corrective action plans.
Collaborate with the Regional Laboratory Manager to implement policies, procedures, and system-wide initiatives while addressing site-specific needs.
Monitor quality assurance indicators, investigate variances, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
Coordinate staffing resources and workload distribution to maintain appropriate coverage and operational continuity across shifts.
Serve as a point of contact for providers, nursing staff, and other stakeholders to resolve issues, improve service delivery, and support customer satisfaction.
Support financial stewardship by managing supply utilization, assisting with budget adherence, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Promote safety, accountability, and teamwork, including adherence to infection control and workplace safety standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support laboratory operations and organizational priorities.