Senior Lab Manager

Company: Labcorp
Location: Mobile
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Are you a laboratory professional looking for a new challenge? Do you have leadership experience and are looking to use your skills and knowledge to help others? LabCorp is seeking a Senior Lab Manager to join our busy Lab, located in Mobile, AL ! This is a great leadership opportunity, where you will have the opportunity to facilitate innovation, manage change, and foster teambuilding to provide the highest quality product for our word-class diagnostics laboratory!In this position, the Lab Manager II will be responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of the department. This role will provide leadership to all department staff and promote a positive environment and provide the necessary tools to increase employee success. Implementation of operational improvements to increase client satisfaction, quality performance and operational efficiency while continuing to promote a culture of regulatory compliance, patient service and customer satisfaction.Relocation Assistance Available Upon RequestThe schedule for this position: 1st shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.While this position is 1st shift, manager should be accessible other times of the day for other shift concerns and may have to be available occasionally on nights and weekends if needed.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily operational activities of the laboratory; both the technical and non-technical operations.
• Effectively manage the staffing of the department and monitor the production schedule to ensure adequate coverage and proper use of overtime, and adjust as needed.
• Directly supervisor, train, and mentor laboratory team members and have ownership and responsibility for all departmental staff.
• Ensure the diagnostics laboratory provides market leading service levels, meeting the needs of our clients and corporate service metrics.
• Resolve client inquiries and operational issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure laboratory is compliant with corporate, state and federal regulatory requirements related to personnel safety and quality of laboratory testing as well as professional conduct.
• Assist with developing and implementing laboratory procedures and installation of equipment and methods.
• Manage staff including recruiting & hiring qualified and enthusiastic employees, performance management, training and development.
• Manage positions within the department to achieve quality, productivity, and meet budgetary goals.
• Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, corporate operations, as well as direct reports, departmental staff, and inter-departmental staff.
• Conduct departmental meetings and ensure appropriate departmental communication.
• Investigate deviations from established procedures to ensure effective corrective action.
• Essential technical knowledge in the assigned department(s) for the laboratory testing.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  Education/Qualifications:
  • BA/BS in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or related life science.
  • Minimum of 7 years of Clinical Diagnostic testing experience, must meet CLIA requirements.
  • 3+ years of supervisory/management experience.
  • ASCP/AMT certifications not required but highly preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, AABB, and other relevant state regulations.
  • 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.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
  • Comfortable making decisions in a changing environment.
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