Lab Manager – Microbiology
Labcorp
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Birmingham • Alabama • United States
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About the role
- Direct the daily operational activities of the technical and non-technical operations at the Microbiology Labs
- Effectively manage the staffing of the department and monitor the production schedule
- Directly supervise, train, and mentor laboratory staff
- Ensure the diagnostics laboratory provides market leading service levels
- Resolve client inquiries and operational issues in a timely manner
- Ensure laboratory is compliant with corporate, state and federal regulatory requirements
- Assist with developing and implementing laboratory procedures and installation of equipment and methods
- Manage staff including recruiting & hiring qualified employees, performance management, training and development
- Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, corporate operations, and all departmental staff
- Conduct departmental meetings and ensure appropriate departmental communication
- Investigate deviations from established procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor’s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical diagnostics Microbiology laboratory
- 2 or more years of prior microbiology lab leadership experience is required
- Prior experience in a hospital microbiology lab setting is preferred
- Prior supervisory experience managing several direct reports required
- Previous experience managing people leaders is a plus
- ASCP or AMT certification is required
- Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment is preferred
- Strong working knowledge of Joint Commission, CAP, CLIA and relevant state regulations
- Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
- Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees
- Ability to problem solve and provide solutions under minimal supervision
- Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- STD/LTD
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
MicrobiologyClinical Laboratory ScienceMedical TechnologyLaboratory proceduresPerformance managementTraining and developmentProblem solvingLaboratory Information SystemsRegulatory complianceDiagnostics
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationMentoringSupervisionConflict resolutionTeam managementOrganizational skillsClient relationsTrainingCollaboration
Certifications
ASCPAMT