Lab Research Manager

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operations of the Hematology/Oncology laboratory, ensuring quality and compliance. You will manage scheduling, equipment, records, and staff performance, while supporting long-range planning and budget development.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of supervisory experience in a lab, and applicable MT/ASCP certifications. This full-time role operates Mon-Fri in a 40-hour week with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; at least five years supervisory or managerial experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), HTL(ASCP) or CT(ASCP) or equivalent certification required where technical or clinical testing is performed.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily efficient operation of laboratory sections, QA practices, scheduling, equipment and records.
• Maintains compliance with CAP, TJC, OSHA and regulatory requirements.
• Assists leadership with long-range plans, budgets and space/resource needs.
• Directs HR-related activities including performance evaluations and new employee orientation.
• Performs technical processes and clinical testing to ensure uptime of patient test systems.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality assurance practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

MT(ASCP) / MLS(ASCP) / HTL(ASCP) / CT(ASCP) certification

Job description

Department

37340 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Hematology/Oncology Clinic

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Mon-Fri

Pay Range

$47.50 - $71.25

Essential Functions

• Manages the daily efficient operation of assigned sections of the laboratory, good quality assurance practices, scheduling, equipment and record keeping, maintenance of adequate supply inventory.
• Maintains all Corporate Compliance and regulatory requirements (CAP, TJC, OSHA) to ensure continual readiness in the department assigned.
• Assists leadership with development of long-range operational plans relative to services, programs, capital and Human Resource planning to include recommending of space and other resources needed.
• Assists with development of annual operational and capital budgets, reconciling variances within a required timeframe.
• Directs activities in the department relative to Human Resources to include timely submission of performance evaluations. Maintains accurate and current database and files of all employees. Coordinates all new employee orientation.
• Performs technical processes and/or clinical testing to ensure laboratory operations and uptime of patient test systems where applicable.

Physical Requirements

Works in an area which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. May be required to stoop, reach and lift light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Bachelor's degree required. At least five years prior supervisory or managerial experience in a laboratory setting preferred. MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), HTL(ASCP) or CT(ASCP) or equivalent required where technical or clinical testing is performed. Advanced education level is preferred.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Responsible for the overall management of the laboratory, including the planning, budgeting, supervision, and evaluation of all department programs and services. Assures that the section objectives are accomplished effectively, efficiently, and economically.