Lab Manager I

Labcorp • Portland, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Manager to join its team in Portland, Oregon. The position provides direct oversight of the daily technical and non-technical operations of the Emanuel Medical Center Laboratory. The manager oversees staffing, schedules, service levels, regulatory compliance, staff development, communication, and laboratory procedures and equipment. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• At least 5 years of experience as a technologist in a clinical diagnostics laboratory.
• At least 2 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 success training and developing 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.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Comfort making decisions in a changing environment.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior Labcorp experience.
• At least 5 years of previous experience managing people leaders.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Eligible employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week may receive medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours, and casual, intern, and temporary employees, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work a 7-on/7-off schedule are eligible for the listed benefits except PTO or FTO.

What This Job Offers

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