Laboratory Project Manager (on-site)
About The Position
Clinical Laboratory Project Manager Rocky Mountain Laboratories – Tempe, AZ About Us Rocky Mountain Laboratories is a clinical laboratory providing comprehensive laboratory services. We are dedicated to delivering accurate and timely diagnostic information and are committed to improving healthcare outcomes through cutting-edge technology and a customer-focused approach. Position The Clinical Laboratory Project Manager leads and coordinates cross-functional initiatives across molecular diagnostics, toxicology, clinical chemistry, and laboratory operations. This role exists to bring structure, visibility, and execution discipline to a growing clinical laboratory environment. As Rocky Mountain Laboratories continues to expand assays, instrumentation, and operational complexity, this position plays a critical role in ensuring initiatives move forward efficiently, compliantly, and without disruption to patient testing. This role is responsible for translating leadership objectives into structured, actionable project plans; driving workflow optimization initiatives; and ensuring work is completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with regulatory and quality standards. The ideal candidate is highly organized, assertive, and execution-focused. They excel in fast-paced, regulated environments, anticipate obstacles early, and drive clarity, accountability, and follow-through across cross-functional teams. This is not an IT development or construction project management role. This is a hands-on, operations-adjacent project management position embedded within clinical laboratory workflows. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional flexibility as projects require
Requirements
- 3–5 years of project management experience, preferably in a clinical laboratory, diagnostics, or regulated healthcare environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with shifting deadlines
- Strong skills in delegation, organization, and cross-functional accountability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and meeting facilitation
- Experience working with lab operations, QA/QC, molecular/clinical scientists, or technical teams
- Proficiency with project management tools (Gantt charts, trackers, PM platforms, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in molecular diagnostics, toxicology, clinical chemistry, or medical laboratory workflows
- Background in small/mid-sized or high-growth laboratory environments
- Familiarity with CLIA/CAP requirements, audits, and regulatory compliance
- Experience with LIMS platforms, workflow automation, or digitally driven lab operations
- Experience supporting assay implementation, equipment onboarding, or process improvement initiatives
- PMP, CAPM, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar formal PM training
Responsibilities
- Project Leadership & Execution Lead laboratory projects from initiation through completion, including timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and progress tracking
- Translate high-level goals into detailed project plans, workflows, and structured action items
- Define scope, milestones, success criteria, and cross-functional workstreams
- Maintain project documentation such as Gantt timelines, action registers, risk logs, and status summaries
- Support workflow improvement and operational optimization initiatives across clinical laboratory operations
- Cross-Functional Coordination Drive communication between scientists, lab managers, QA/Compliance, operations, and administrative teams
- Facilitate cross-department handoffs, ensuring clarity and nothing falls through the cracks
- Provide consistent progress updates to leadership and project stakeholders
- Coordinate readiness activities for new assays, equipment onboarding, and LIMS-related workflow changes
- Quality, Compliance & Technical Support Coordinate verification and validation (V&V) plans, method implementation steps, and related documentation
- Ensure projects align with CLIA, CAP, and internal quality system expectations
- Support internal and external audits by preparing and organizing documentation
- Maintain structured technical documentation, such as design history files, when applicable
- Accountability & Risk Management Identify risks, bottlenecks, and resource gaps early and propose mitigation strategies
- Escalate timeline risks, obstacles, or workload imbalances promptly
- Define, delegate, and track tasks to completion, ensuring accountability across project teams
- Promote consistent execution and follow-through across departments
- Operational & Leadership Support Assist leadership with resource planning, prioritization, and capacity balancing
- Contribute to SOP development, process mapping, and laboratory workflow optimization projects
- Adapt to shifting timelines while maintaining transparency and structured communication
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (21 days annually for full-time team members)
- 7 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with 50% Company Match up to 6%
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (RML covers 60% of STD premium)
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- 100% Company-Funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
