Laboratory Manager Jobs

About The Position

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.