Lab Manager: Lead Quality & Compliance

Gilder Search Group; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Continuing Education

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services, partnering with a well-established Critical Access Hospital in New Hampshire, seeks an experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee daily hospital laboratory operations and ensure high-quality diagnostic services.

Relocation assistance is available. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, quality systems, budgeting, and strong collaboration with hospital leadership to support excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field is required.
• ASCP MLS certification or equivalent is required.
• Prior leadership experience in a hospital clinical laboratory is required.
• Strong knowledge of CLIA, CAP, CMS, OSHA and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing quality systems and proficiency testing, laboratory operations, and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily hospital laboratory operations, ensuring efficient workflow and timely reporting of results.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop laboratory personnel through coaching, performance management, scheduling, and education.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, CMS, and state/federal regulations.
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control programs, investigate and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, review, and update laboratory policies and procedures.
• Manage budgets, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership to support patient care.
• Oversee instrumentation, maintenance, validations, and new equipment testing methods.
• Monitor KPIs to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service.
• Ensure readiness for inspections and accreditation surveys.
• Participate in strategic planning and departmental initiatives.
• Assist with bench coverage when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Quality systems

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Clinical Laboratory Science or related field

ASCP MLS certification

Job description

Lighthouse Lab Services, partnering with a well-established Critical Access Hospital in New Hampshire, seeks an experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee daily hospital laboratory operations and ensure high-quality diagnostic services.

Relocation assistance is available. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, quality systems, budgeting, and strong collaboration with hospital leadership to support excellent patient outcomes.