Laboratory Manager

ALS • Rochester, NY

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing all laboratory activities. This role involves day-to-day production management for the laboratory, including staff management, optimizing production efficiency, and ensuring long-term HR strategies and compliance are maintained. The manager will ensure the laboratory is adequately equipped, staffed, and utilizes approved methodologies to deliver quality services to clients. Responsibilities include delegating NATA signatories for report approval, advising on corrective actions, ensuring staff are appropriately trained, and continually assessing the laboratory for productivity and efficiency improvements. The role also involves authorizing the purchase of consumables and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Promotes a productive work environment.
• Ability to adapt.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of laboratory experience is preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Possible travel to additional labs in other areas.

Responsibilities

• Day to day production management for the laboratory.
• Day to day management of staff.
• Optimize production efficiency.
• Ensure that long term HR strategies are adhered to and that compliance is maintained.
• Ensure the laboratory is suitably equipped, staffed and using approved methodologies to provide a quality service to clients.
• Delegate NATA signatories to check and approve final reports prior to dispatch, advising staff to take corrective action where necessary.
• Ensure staff members are appropriately trained.
• Continually assess the laboratory to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Authorize the purchase of consumables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Structured wage increases
• Comprehensive benefit package (including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

What This Job Offers

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