Lab Operations Leader

Luminis-Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays & Life/AD&D

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Luminis Health in Annapolis, MD seeks a Laboratory Operations Leader to direct the short- and long-term activities of the designated laboratory area, ensuring high quality results and regulatory readiness.

The role leads program development, standardizes procedures, recruits and trains staff, oversees budgets, and collaborates with clinicians and leadership to optimize testing workflows and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with ASCP certification eligibility for MLS/MT/HT/CT or HEW.
• Three years of experience in an acute care hospital laboratory.
• Two years of experience leading or supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Implements new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives; preparing proposals and validation testing.
• Serves as a technical resource/lead across the health system, standardizing instrumentation and procedures.
• Recruits, selects, orients, and trains staff; schedules and manages work results; coaches and provides corrective action.
• Participates in quality assurance and maintains records; reviews QC/QA reports.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and maintains inspection-ready workspace.
• Develops and manages department budget; negotiates vendors for best pricing; oversees coding and billing.
• Maintains equipment performance and inventories; identifies cost-saving opportunities without harming quality.
• Monitors workload and adjusts staffing; collaborates with clinicians and leadership; participates in committees.
• Fosters a culture of process improvement and innovation; shares knowledge with care teams.

Skills

Ability to work cooperatively with all

Travel between locations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree meeting ASCP certification requirements

Job description

Luminis Health in Annapolis, MD seeks a Laboratory Operations Leader to direct the short- and long-term activities of the designated laboratory area, ensuring high quality results and regulatory readiness.

The role leads program development, standardizes procedures, recruits and trains staff, oversees budgets, and collaborates with clinicians and leadership to optimize testing workflows and cost-efficiency.