Manager, Laboratory Medicine – Main Hospital Rapid Results Lab (MHRRL)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

7d•$151,300 - $249,700•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking an experienced Manager, Laboratory Medicine to oversee the Main Hospital Rapid Results Lab (MHRRL). The position provides technical and administrative leadership for a clinical laboratory, supporting high-quality diagnostic testing, timely results, and patient care. The manager leads laboratory staff and advances operational excellence, quality improvement, and staff development in a dynamic clinical environment. The role oversees daily operations and workflows; provides technical expertise in hematology and/or clinical chemistry; manages staff scheduling, training, competency assessments, performance evaluations, and professional development; and ensures compliance with institutional policies, safety standards, and regulatory and accreditation requirements. The manager collaborates with laboratory leadership and clinical partners, leads quality assurance and process improvement, oversees instrumentation and supplies, supports evaluation and implementation of new methods and technologies, contributes to budget and resource planning, and maintains regulatory readiness. The position is based at MSK’s Main Hospital, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY. The schedule is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility as needed. The role reports to the Associate Director, Laboratory Medicine. The pay range is $151,300 to $249,700.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related laboratory science field.
More than 10 years of experience supervising clinical laboratory sections, as specified in the approved job description.
Strong technical expertise in hematology and/or clinical chemistry, including laboratory testing, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and quality control.
New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license required.
Demonstrated experience overseeing clinical laboratory operations, managing staff, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Experience with laboratory quality management systems, process improvement, and operational performance.
Strong leadership and people management skills, including the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop teams.
Critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across laboratory and clinical teams.
Commitment to quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
Ability to drive operational efficiencies, adapt to changing laboratory needs, and foster a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

ASCP MT/MLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily technical and administrative operations of the Main Hospital Rapid Results Lab, ensuring efficient workflows, accurate testing, and timely delivery of results.
Provide technical leadership in hematology and/or clinical chemistry, troubleshoot complex laboratory issues, and support testing operations.
Manage, mentor, and develop staff through scheduling, training, competency assessments, performance evaluations, and professional development.
Ensure compliance with institutional policies, laboratory safety standards, and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Collaborate with laboratory leadership, physicians, nursing teams, and other clinical partners to address operational challenges and support patient care.
Lead quality assurance, process improvement, and workflow optimization initiatives.
Oversee laboratory instrumentation, equipment maintenance, inventory, and supply management.
Support evaluation, validation, and implementation of new laboratory methodologies, instrumentation, and technologies.
Participate in budget planning, resource allocation, and financial management.
Maintain regulatory readiness through oversight of documentation, proficiency testing, quality management, and inspection preparation.