Clinical Laboratory Manager

IQVIA•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Manager oversees daily operations of a high‑complexity clinical laboratory, ensuring accurate testing, regulatory compliance, and adherence to SOPs. This role provides hands‑on support in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, and manual differentials while managing equipment maintenance, inventory, and proficiency testing. The manager trains and supports lab staff, promotes efficient workflow, and maintains a safe, compliant, and collaborative laboratory environment.

Requirements

Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel and databases
Must be a team player with great communication
Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences
ASCP or AMT certification as an MLS
Minimum of 4+ years of experience as a Med Laboratory Scientist in high complexity lab
Must be comfortable with manual differential testing and performing venipunctures
Must be comfortable with Clinical Lab Testing, Chemistry Techniques, and Analyzing Information

Nice To Haves

Hematology/Core Lab experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee lab staff and ensure they are following SOPs and policies.
Oversee training of new staff and ensure documentation is uploaded to the online site file.
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
Follow necessary QA/QC requirements for a COLA laboratory.
Perform routine Chemistry, Hematology, and Urinalysis testing.
Prepare peripheral blood smears and perform complete WBC differentials on normal and abnormal smears.
Process samples for send‑out and reflex laboratory testing.
Participate in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
Assist with special procedures as needed (e.g., bone marrow aspiration/biopsy procedures).
Ensure operation of analyzers and other laboratory equipment by calibrating, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintain laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.
Conserve laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Provide medical technology information by answering questions and requests, and prepare reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by maintaining certification requirements.
Maintain inter‑ and intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control and hazardous waste policies and protocols.
Maintain patient confidence and protect the company by keeping information confidential per HIPAA regulations.
Other duties as assigned.