Lab Manager - Histology/Cytology

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a Clinical Laboratory Manager for Ascension St. Vincent in Jacksonville, FL. The role leads Histology and Cytology operations, overseeing staff, scheduling, testing, and quality control to deliver timely, compliant diagnostic services.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in a chemical/biological science, Florida Histology Supervisor License, and 5+ years in histology with supervisory experience. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• 5+ years as a Histotechnologist in a clinical diagnostics laboratory.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience managing several direct reports.
• Florida Histology Supervisor License.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operational activities of Histology and Cytology departments, technical and non-technical.
• Manage staffing and production schedule; adjust for coverage and overtime.
• Supervise, train, and mentor laboratory staff and supervisors.
• Perform bench-level testing as needed to support workflow.
• Ensure the lab meets regulatory requirements (CAP, CLIA, State, ISO).
• Lead quality initiatives and corrective actions with leadership and QA teams.
• Recruit, hire, and develop staff; manage performance and training.

Skills

Staff supervision

Laboratory operations

Regulatory compliance

CLIA/CAP familiarity

LIS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science

Florida Histology Supervisor License

ASCP Histology certification (preferred)

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information Systems)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. LabCorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Manager to join our team at Ascension St. Vincent in Jacksonville, FL. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm with occasional weekends

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily operational activities of the Hisotlogy and Cytology departments, both the technical and non-technical operations
• Effectively manage the staffing of the department and monitor the production schedule to ensure adequate coverage and proper use of overtime, and adjust as needed
• Directly supervisor, train, and mentor laboratory supervisors and have ownership and responsibility for all departmental staff
• Perform bench‑level laboratory testing as needed to support workflow, troubleshoot issues, or ensure continuity of operations
• Ensure the diagnostics laboratory provides market leading service levels, meeting the needs of our clients and corporate service metrics established for TAT
• Resolve client inquiries and operational issues in a timely manner by consulting with the Medical Director, Technical Director, QA, other laboratory managers, discipline directors, laboratory directors or corporate operations
• Ensure laboratory is compliant with corporate, state and federal regulatory requirements (CAP, CLIA, State, ISO, etc) related to personnel safety and quality of laboratory testing as well as professional conduct
• Assist with developing and implementing laboratory procedures and installation of equipment and methods
• Manage staff including recruiting & hiring qualified and enthusiastic employees, performance management, training and development
• Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, corporate operations, as well as direct reports and all departmental staff
• Conduct departmental meetings and ensure appropriate departmental communication
• Investigate deviations from established procedures to ensure effective corrective action
• Maintain technical knowledge in the assigned department(s) for the laboratory testing
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology
• 5 years or more of experience as a Hisotechnologist in a clinical diagnostics laboratory
• 5 years or more of supervisory experience managing several direct reports
• Florida Histology Supervisor License

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASCP Histology certification
• 5 or more years of experience managing a team of supervisors, managers or other people leaders

Additional Job Standards:

• In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirement
• Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees
• Ability to solve problems and provide solutions under minimal supervision
• Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including:

Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

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We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.