Core Lab Technical Manager — Strategy & Quality

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine’s Pennsylvan ia Hospital seeks a Technical Manager for its Core Laboratory to lead technical and administrative operations on a full-time, day-shift basis. The role ensures compliance with institutional and laboratory policies while supporting innovative patient care and research activities.

The manager sets strategic direction, oversees testing processes, and drives QA/QI initiatives. Strong supervisory experience, regulatory knowledge, and budgeting acumen are essential for

Qualifications

• Associate/bachelor degree in Biological or Chemical Sciences.
• Clinical laboratory supervisory/managerial experience.
• Ability to ensure regulatory compliance and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Sets strategic direction of the Core Laboratory and approves SOPs.
• Monitors pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases; ensures staff competency.
• Maintains QA/QI program and oversees proficiency testing per federal/state accrediting agencies.
• Manages budgeting, inventory, and cost/test analyses; coordinates with Administrative leadership.
• Mentors staff; oversees training, annual competencies, and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership & staff development

Budget management

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory operations

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Biological/Chemical Sciences

CLIA supervisor qualification

Tools

Hyperion

LIS (Laboratory Information Systems)

Job description

Penn Medicine’s Pennsylvan ia Hospital seeks a Technical Manager for its Core Laboratory to lead technical and administrative operations on a full-time, day-shift basis. The role ensures compliance with institutional and laboratory policies while supporting innovative patient care and research activities.

The manager sets strategic direction, oversees testing processes, and drives QA/QI initiatives. Strong supervisory experience, regulatory knowledge, and budgeting acumen are essential for