Senior Laboratory Manager

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England • Barre, VT

4d • $47,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Laboratory Manager oversees daily lab operations to ensure testing is accurate, timely, and meets all safety and legal requirements. This role provides support & guidance to lab staff while ensuring equipment, supplies, and systems are well managed for the lab to run smoothly and efficiently. The Sr Lab Manager maintains quality standards, updates procedures, and continuously improves services to help ensure the lab delivers safe, high-quality care that supports PPNNE’s mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related science field required.
• Professional certification (such as ASCP or CLS) required or obtained within the first year.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience performing high complexity laboratory testing.
• At least 5 years of leadership or management experience in a clinical lab setting (required)
• Knowledge of lab regulations, inspections, and quality programs is required.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
• Experience with CLIA inspections and proficiency testing programs (required).

Nice To Haves

• Budget management, vendor management, and/or LIS administration experience (preferred).
• Experience implementing new tests, including validation and LIS build (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Leads the day-to-day work of the laboratory to ensure testing is safe, accurate, and meets all required standards.
• Supports and guides lab staff, creating a respectful, learning-focused environment where everyone can do their best work.
• Maintains quality and compliance by following regulations, reviewing processes, and addressing issues openly to improve outcomes.
• Ensures lab systems, equipment, and supplies are managed effectively so operations run smoothly.
• Monitors performance, budgets, and key goals, and makes improvements to strengthen efficiency and reliability.
• Partners with teams across the organization to support patient care and advance the mission through safe, high-quality lab services.

Benefits

• Paid Time off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• PPNNE Funded Health Reimbursement Account to cover portion of medical deductible costs
• 403b retirement account and 2% employer match eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling and resources)
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior