Labcorp · 8 hours ago
Lab Manager- Microbiology
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLabCorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Manager to manage Microbiology operations at UAB St. Vincent’s East and UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham facilities. The role involves overseeing laboratory operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high service levels for clinical diagnostics.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalLife ScienceMedicalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Direct the daily operational activities of the technical and non-technical operations at the Microbiology Labs located at UAB St. Vincent’s East and UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham campuses
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 supervise, train, and mentor laboratory staff 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 established for TAT
Resolve client inquiries and operational issues in a timely manner by consulting with the Medical Director, Technical Director, QA, other laboratory managers, discipline directors, laboratory directors or corporate operations
Ensure laboratory is compliant with corporate, state and federal regulatory requirements (Joint Commission, CAP, CLIA, State, ISO, etc) 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
Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, corporate operations, as well as direct reports and all departmental staff
Conduct departmental meetings and ensure appropriate departmental communication
Investigate deviations from established procedures to ensure effective corrective action
Maintain technical knowledge in the assigned department(s) for the laboratory testing
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Qualification
Required
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 supervisory experience managing several direct reports required
ASCP or AMT certification is required
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
Preferred
Prior experience in a hospital microbiology lab setting is preferred
Previous experience managing people leaders is a plus
Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD/LTD
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Labcorp
Labcorp specializes in providing physicians with laboratory tests.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.85B2024-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2019-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $850M
1988-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
Adam Schechter
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bill Haas
SVP, Northeastern US and Canada, Labcorp Diagnostics
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