Onsite Lab Manager – Microbiology

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About the role

  • Clinical Laboratory Manager overseeing Microbiology operations for UAB St. Vincent’s facilities. Directing daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Job title

Lab Manager – Microbiology

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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