Core Lab Manager – Clinical Chemistry

Rocky Mountain Laboratories LLC

Tempe (AZ)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 105,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

21 days paid time off annually

7 paid holidays

401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability insurance (short/long) 60%

Voluntary life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Laboratories is seeking an experienced Core Lab Manager to run daily operations across chemistry, hematology, immunology and coagulation in Tempe, AZ. You will lead and train the core lab team, own workflows, and ensure analyzers stay up and running with rigorous QC/QA and inspection readiness.

The ideal candidate has CLIA General and Technical Supervisor qualifications, hands-on Abbott Alinity ci or Architect ci experience, and proficiency with manual differential, smear review

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or related field; master’s/doctorate may reduce experience
MLS(ASCP), MLS(ASCPi), MT(ASCP), MLT(ASCP) or equivalent credentials
4+ years high-complexity testing in chemistry and hematology with 3+ years supervising a core lab
CLIA General Supervisor and Technical Supervisor qualifications for high-complexity testing
Hands-on experience with Abbott Alinity ci or Architect ci chemistry/immunoassay systems
Experience with manual differential, peripheral smear review and urinalysis microscopy
Ability to work onsite in Tempe Tue-Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and lead lab workflows

Responsibilities

Run daily operations in clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology and coagulation
Serve as CLIA General Supervisor and Technical Supervisor as needed
Perform and train staff on manual differential, smear review and urinalysis microscopy
Maintain and troubleshoot analyzers including Abbott Alinity ci, Sysmex XN-530, Siemens CA-660 and Clinitek Advantus
Oversee LIS interfacing and data entry for non-interfaced instruments
Lead lab ramp-up, verifications and workflow setup for daily operation
Review QC/QA and proficiency testing results; lead trend reviews and corrective actions
Communicate critical results to providers and answer questions
Write and edit SOPs to meet CLIA and CAP standards
Lead inspection readiness and corrective action planning

Skills

Lab management

Staff training

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science

MLS/ASCP or equivalent credential

Tools

Abbott Alinity ci

Architect ci

Sysmex XN-530

Siemens CA-660

Clinitek Advantus

iSED sed rate reader

LIS interfacing

Job description

Core Lab Manager

Rocky Mountain Laboratories - Tempe, AZ

About Us

Rocky Mountain Laboratories is a clinical laboratory providing comprehensive laboratory services. We are dedicated to delivering accurate and timely diagnostic information and are committed to improving healthcare outcomes through cutting-edge technology and a customer-focused approach.

Position

Rocky Mountain Laboratories is hiring an experienced Core Lab Manager to run daily operations for clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, and coagulation at our lab in Tempe, Arizona. You’ll lead and train the core lab team, take the lab to full operation, and own the workflows it runs on. You’ll also keep analyzers running, oversee QC, proficiency testing, and validations, and keep the lab inspection-ready. We need someone who has already managed or supervised a core lab, meets CLIA requirements for General Supervisor and Technical Supervisor in high-complexity testing, knows the Abbott Alinity ci or Architect ci platform, and can perform and train others on manual peripheral blood differentials, peripheral smear review, and urinalysis microscopy. This is a full-time, onsite role in Tempe.

Pay and schedule

Pay: $95,000 - $105,000 per year, based on experience
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; some flexibility needed based on lab needs
Job type: Full time, W-2
Location: Tempe, AZ (onsite; commute or relocate before your start date). Relocation help is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Run daily operations in clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology and coagulation
Serve as CLIA General Supervisor and Technical Supervisor as needed
Perform and train staff on manual peripheral blood differentials to confirm automated differentials, peripheral smear review and urinalysis microscopy, and run competency assessments
Maintain and troubleshoot analyzers, including the Abbott Alinity ci, Sysmex XN-530 hematology, Siemens CA-660 coagulation, Clinitek Advantus urinalysis and iSED sed rate reader, and oversee waived testing
Oversee LIS interfacing for the Alinity and Sysmex, manual result entry for non-interfaced instruments, and future interface or middleware projects
Lead the ramp-up of the core lab: bring tests live on instruments already in place, complete the verifications, and set up the workflows for daily operation
Review QC, QA and proficiency testing results, and lead trend reviews and corrective actions
Call critical results to providers and answer their questions about results
Write and edit SOPs that meet CLIA and CAP standards
Lead inspection readiness and corrective action plans

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, chemistry, biology, or a related lab science (a master’s or doctorate reduces the experience required under CLIA)
MLS(ASCP), MLS(ASCPi), MT(ASCP), MLT(ASCP), AMT MT or an equal or higher credential
4+ years of high-complexity testing experience in chemistry and hematology, including 3+ years managing or supervising a core lab
Qualified as a CLIA General Supervisor and Technical Supervisor for high-complexity chemistry and hematology under 42 CFR 493
Hands-on experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the Abbott Alinity ci or Architect ci integrated chemistry and immunoassay system, including QC and calibration
Extensive hands-on experience with manual peripheral blood differentials, peripheral smear review and urinalysis microscopy
Experience operating an automated hematology analyzer alongside manual differential confirmation
Method validation or instrument verification experience
Working knowledge of CLIA and CAP requirements
Experience setting up workflows and writing and editing SOPs
Able to work Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM onsite in Tempe

Preferred qualifications

Training and hands-on experience on the Abbott Alinity ci, Sysmex XN-530, Siemens CA-660 and Clinitek Advantus
Experience ramping up, expanding or improving an existing lab, such as bringing instruments or tests online, interfacing analyzers or reworking workflows
CAP inspection or CLIA survey experience
LIS, analyzer interfacing and result verification experience

Benefits

Benefits begin 60 days after the first full month of full-time employment.
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (21 days annually)
7 paid holidays
401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-term and long-term disability (RML covers 60% of the short-term premium)
Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 100% company-funded

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Rocky Mountain Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws and prohibit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including during the application process.

Rocky Mountain Laboratories participates in E-Verify. Background checks and other pre-employment screenings happen only after a conditional offer, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Any offer is contingent on the results.

Employment with Rocky Mountain Laboratories is at-will. Either the Team Member or the company may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law. Nothing in this posting or later communications changes that relationship.

Rocky Mountain Laboratories does not partner with external staffing agencies. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered, and no fees will be paid.

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