Manager - Lab Section - Core Lab

Trinity Health • Livonia, MI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Lab Manager for the Core Lab and Blood Bank at Trinity Health Livonia supporting a team of over 40 colleagues. Responsible for the supervision of the Laboratory personnel engaged in the conduct of routine and/or specialized tests and analyses. Provides a general level of technical and managerial direction to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the assigned group, resolve day-to-day problems within the laboratory, ensure or conduct the necessary on-the-job and formal training of subordinates and manages the utilization of resources. Full-time benefited position scheduled 40 hours per week on-site at Trinity Health Livonia. Must have a strong technical background in Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, or university in Medical Technology, Histotechnology or equivalent work experience, or related science required, depending on section(s) to which assigned.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience as a Medical, or Histo Technologist, one or two years in a leadership role required.
• Strong technical background in Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Technologist (MT)/Histotechnologist (HT) – ASCP, or NCLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages laboratory staff, including hiring recommendations, training, competency assessment, scheduling, performance evaluation, discipline, and payroll verification.
• Oversees daily laboratory operations to ensure accurate, timely testing, appropriate test utilization, and high-quality patient care aligned with age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards; maintains competency, quality control, proficiency testing, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Manages budgets, staffing models, inventory, and vendor utilization to meet financial targets through cost containment and operational efficiencies.
• Provides technical guidance, troubleshooting, and interdepartmental coordination to resolve operational and procedural issues.
• Evaluates and implements new methodologies, technologies, and process improvements; recommends changes to enhance laboratory performance.
• Assists in development and maintenance of quality control documentation, procedures, and manuals.
• Supports laboratory marketing initiatives through a service-focused approach and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Participates in education, professional development, and in-service training to remain current with advances in laboratory practice.
• Performs additional duties as assigned in support of laboratory and organizational goals.

Benefits

• Participation in the Management Incentive Program.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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