Lab Manager I

Labcorp • Portland, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Manager to join its team in Portland, Oregon. The role provides direct oversight of daily technical and non-technical operations at the Emanuel Medical Center Laboratory. The manager is responsible for staffing, service levels, regulatory compliance, employee management and development, departmental communication, and maintaining technical knowledge of the laboratory’s assigned departments.

The position works Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline, five years of experience as a technologist in a clinical diagnostics laboratory, at least two years of supervisory or leadership experience, and ASCP certification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• Five years of experience as a technologist in a clinical diagnostics laboratory.
• At least two years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• ASCP certification.
• Prior supervisor experience managing several direct reports.
• Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and relevant state regulations.
• Experience in a high-volume clinical laboratory environment.
• Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop technical and non-technical employees.
• Proficiency with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to problem-solve and provide solutions under minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfort making decisions in a changing environment.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior Labcorp experience.
• Five or more years of experience managing people leaders.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee the laboratory’s daily technical and non-technical operations.
• Manage department staffing and monitor production schedules to ensure adequate coverage and appropriate use of overtime; adjust staffing as needed.
• Supervise, train, and mentor supervisors, and oversee departmental staff.
• Ensure the laboratory meets client needs and corporate turnaround-time service metrics.
• Resolve client inquiries and operational issues in consultation with relevant medical, technical, quality, management, laboratory, and corporate operations personnel.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to personnel safety, testing quality, and professional conduct.
• Assist with developing and implementing laboratory procedures and installing equipment and methods.
• Manage staff, including hiring, performance management, training, and development.
• Maintain effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, corporate operations, and departmental staff.
• Conduct departmental meetings and ensure appropriate communication within the department.
• Investigate deviations from established procedures and ensure effective corrective action.
• Maintain technical knowledge in the laboratory’s assigned departments.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to schedule eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager