Lab Manager

Actalent; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lab Manager in Cary, NC, to oversee a ~27‑person team and two direct reports. The role focuses on bringing structure and consistency to the lab, aligning workflows with established procedures and ensuring policy compliance.

The candidate should have strong chemistry and microbiology knowledge, extensive lab management experience, and the ability to drive efficiency without disrupting team dynamics.

Qualifications

• Medical Technologist Supervisor, Lab Manager or Lead experience.
• ASCP or AMT certification.
• Associate's degree plus certification may be acceptable.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• ABB blood bank inspection experience is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of approximately 27 reports.
• Stabilize the lab environment in collaboration with leadership.
• Assess workflows and identify gaps in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Reset departmental expectations and align processes with standards.
• Drive efficiency, accountability and consistency across operations.

Skills

Lab management

Chemistry

Microbiology

Workflow assessment

People management

Process improvement

Accountability

Education

ASCP or AMT certification

Associate's degree + certification

Job description

The Lab Manager will oversee a team of approximately 27 employees, including two direct reports: one supervisor and one client service analyst. This role involves bringing structure, accountability, and consistency back to the lab. The Lab Manager will assess current workflows to identify where standards have slipped and reset expectations across the department. The individual will align processes with established procedures and ensure policy compliance, helping to stabilize the lab after interim coverage.

Job Title: Lab Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of approximately 27 reports.
• Work closely with leadership to stabilize the lab environment.
• Assess current workflows and identify gaps in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Reset departmental expectations and align processes with standards.
• Manage employees to drive efficiency, accountability, and consistency across operations.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Chemistry and Microbiology.
• Strong lab management experience.
• Ability to assess workflows and identify standards that have slipped.
• Experience in managing people and improving structure.
• Ability to drive efficiency and accountability without disrupting team dynamics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Medical Technologist Supervisor, Lab Manager, or Lead experience.
• ASCP or AMT certification.
• Associate's degree plus certification may be acceptable.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• ABB blood bank inspection experience is relevant.

Work Environment

The position is fully onsite, operating Monday through Friday with coverage generally needed until 5:00 PM. The lab operates across three shifts, with managers and supervisors primarily covering the day shift. The team is very communicative and works closely together, contributing to a collaborative work environment. The lab is connected to a larger system with 208 acute care sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cary, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health, dental vision 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cary,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.