Manager/Senior Manager Lab Operations

Sir Hn Reliance Foundation Hospital; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager for Laboratory Operations to lead day-to-day activities across Biochemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Histopathology and other diagnostic services.

The role emphasizes quality compliance with NABL/NABH guidelines, MIS-driven performance, budget control, automation initiatives, and collaboration with clinicians and hospital operations to deliver value and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in MLT, Life Sciences, Microbiology or Biochemistry.
• 8–15 years of hospital laboratory operations leadership experience.
• NABL/NABH experience or exposure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end laboratory operations across departments.
• Ensure compliance with NABL/NABH and other regulatory standards.
• Drive efficiency, TAT, quality, and service excellence.
• Manage budgets, inventory, equipment, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with clinicians, nursing and hospital operations.
• Lead quality improvement, automation and process optimization.

Skills

Laboratory Operations Management

NABL / NABH Compliance

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

LIS

Team Management

Operational Excellence

Budget & Cost Management

Inventory & Vendor Management

Process Improvement & Automation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Master's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology / Life Sciences / Microbiology / Biochemistry

MBA Hospital Administration / Healthcare Management preferred

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Senior Manager / Manager - Laboratory Operations

Location: Seven Hills Hospital, Mumbai (Managed by Reliance Foundation Hospital)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Operations professional to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of a multi-speciality hospital laboratory, ensuring operational excellence, quality compliance, patient satisfaction, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end laboratory operations across Biochemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Histopathology, and other diagnostic services.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, SOPs, NABL/NABH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive operational efficiency, turnaround time (TAT) compliance, and service excellence.
• Manage laboratory manpower, equipment, consumables, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor departmental performance through MIS, quality indicators, and operational dashboards.
• Collaborate with clinicians, nursing, infection control, and hospital operations teams.
• Lead quality improvement, automation, and process optimization initiatives.
• Manage departmental budgets, productivity, and revenue performance.

Candidate Profile

• Master's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• MBA Hospital Administration / Healthcare Management preferred.
• 8-15 years of experience in hospital laboratory operations, including team leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in NABL-accredited laboratories and large multi-speciality hospitals preferred.

Key Skills

• Laboratory Operations Management
• NABL / NABH Compliance
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control
• Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Team Management
• Operational Excellence
• Budget & Cost Management
• Inventory & Vendor Management
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Stakeholder Management

Preferred Industry

Multi-speciality Hospitals, Tertiary Care Hospitals, Diagnostic Chains, Healthcare Organizations

Designation

Manager / Senior Manager - Laboratory Operations

Reporting To

COO / Director Operations / Medical Director

Location

Mumbai (SevenHills Hospital)