Chemistry Lab Operations Lead - Automation & 3 Shifts

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitecap Search Healthcare Partners seeks a dynamic leader to oversee a high-volume hospital chemistry department, ensuring seamless operations and spearheading the implementation of new automated instrumentation. The role manages a multi-shift environment, supervising 12–15 direct reports, optimizing staffing, and serving as the onsite escalation point for clinical, technical, and operational issues.

Ideal candidate has NYS CLS license, 4 years lab experience with leadership, and a proven track

Qualifications

• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.
• 4 years of clinical lab experience with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Strong chemistry discipline expertise (core automation).
• Experience with instrument validation/implementation.
• Knowledge of QA/QC and CAP/CLIA compliance.
• Proficiency in staff scheduling and performance management.
• Ability to manage shift coverage challenges and retention.
• Hands-on, onsite leadership role onsite.

Responsibilities

• Oversees 12–15 direct reports across 3 shifts.
• Responsible for full chemistry department operations.
• Accountable for ensuring smooth handoffs between day and evening shifts.
• Lead instrumentation upgrades and automation rollout.
• Manage staffing optimization (per diem to full-time conversions).
• Act as primary escalation point for clinical, technical, and operational issues.

Skills

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Multi-shift management

Process improvement

Automation rollout

Staff coaching

Education

NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license

Job description

Whitecap Search Healthcare Partners seeks a dynamic leader to oversee a high-volume hospital chemistry department, ensuring seamless operations and spearheading the implementation of new automated instrumentation. The role manages a multi-shift environment, supervising 12–15 direct reports, optimizing staffing, and serving as the onsite escalation point for clinical, technical, and operational issues.

Ideal candidate has NYS CLS license, 4 years lab experience with leadership, and a proven track