Laboratory Manager, Cancer Clinics

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

6d•$93,142 - $162,195•Hybrid

About The Position

UVA Health is seeking a Laboratory Manager, Cancer Clinics to lead laboratory operations across its growing Cancer Center network. This role will oversee existing operations at the Emily Couric Cancer Center and lead the launch and operationalization of two new cancer clinic laboratories in Fishersville and Pantops. The Laboratory Manager will provide operational leadership and oversight for laboratory services across these three locations, reporting to the Director of Clinical Laboratories. This leader will be responsible for all laboratory activities, personnel, quality initiatives, and operational performance within the Cancer Center laboratory network, working closely with laboratory and clinical leaders to ensure exceptional service delivery, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
Demonstrated laboratory leadership experience.
Experience managing laboratory personnel and operations.
Strong project management skills.
Knowledge of CAP accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively lead teams across multiple locations.
Completion of a NAACLS approved MLS/CLS/HTL or equivalent program.
2 years of increasing supervisory, managerial and/or leadership experience in a complex health environment required.
MLS/CLS, CT, HTL, ASCP or equivalent certification.
May require a valid Virginia Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Core Laboratory experience.
Previous laboratory management experience.
Experience with laboratory startup, expansion, or growth initiatives.
Experience validating and implementing laboratory instruments, equipment, and testing methods.
Proven success driving quality improvement, operational excellence, and employee engagement initiatives.
4 years of preferred experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight of laboratory operations across three outpatient cancer center laboratories.
Lead startup planning, implementation, and operational readiness activities for new laboratory locations.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop laboratory personnel.
Manage staffing, scheduling, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.
Partner with Oncology Service Line leaders and key laboratory stakeholders.
Collaborate with Core Laboratory, Phlebotomy, Point of Care Testing, and Customer Service leadership teams.
Ensure adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards.
Support implementation and validation of new laboratory equipment, instruments, and testing methodologies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, innovation, and service excellence.