Laboratory Manager

nuCare Medical Solutions, Inc; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

nuCare Medical Solutions, Inc. in Camp Springs, MD seeks a Laboratory Manager to lead a portfolio of cross-functional programs from concept to implementation in a fast-paced, in-person setting.

The role oversees clinical laboratory operations, drives quality improvements, manages budgeting, and collaborates with R&D, sales and marketing to align testing methods with service delivery. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant laboratory experience (clinical laboratory, pharmaceutical, or biotech industries).
• Minimum 2 years operating clinical chemistry equipment including AU480, Access 2, Sysmex XN550, Bio Rad, Thermo Fisher QS.
• Strong technical knowledge of molecular biology and molecular testing laboratory practices.
• Ability to adapt/modify leadership and communication styles to achieve best outcomes.
• Success with team building, employee engagement, and employee recognition initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establish workplace culture and define quality and progression rate of the laboratory.
• Manage all clinical laboratory operations including technical, scientific, and support functions.
• Oversee and improve financial performance of the laboratory, including budgeting and planning for all departments.
• Identify and implement strategies to reduce costs and improve service quality.
• Direct activities of lab team to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D to develop and implement new testing or methodologies.
• Act as liaison to refer physicians, clients, sales, and marketing groups for seamless operations.
• Influence change and align people, processes, and resources to achieve goals.
• Inspire the team to be self-motivated, creative, and productive.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Molecular biology

Quality improvement

Budgeting

Team building

Communication

Tools

AU480

Access 2

Sysmex XN550

Bio Rad

Thermo Fisher QS

Job description

Location: Camp Springs Prince George’s County, Maryland (In-person)

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time an experienced Laboratory Manager to join our team. The Laboratory Manager will drive a portfolio of complex cross functional programs from concept to implementation. The programs will range from improving customer delivery quality and speed, scaling operations in the most efficient manner, improving financial performance, integrating new operating models and customer propositions, and more.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is always striving for improvement and has a strong desire to learn and have an impact in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• You will play a primary role in establishing the workplace culture and define the quality and rate at which the laboratory progresses over time.
• You will manage all the clinical laboratory operations including technical, scientific, and support functions.
• You will oversee and improve the financial performance of the laboratory, including budgeting and planning for all laboratory and support departments.
• You will Identify and implement the appropriate strategies for reducing costs and improving the quality of services offered to customers.
• You will direct the activities of the laboratory team members to ensure day-to-day operations are in compliance with internal policies, procedures.
• You will collaborate with the R&D team to assist in the development and implementation of new testing or methodologies.
• You will be the point person to ensure all constituents such as referring physicians, clients, sales, and marketing groups work seamlessly with the laboratory.
• You will influence change in opinions and attitudes of others towards the common goal and focus on bringing the necessary people, processes, and other resources in place to achieve it.
• You will Inspire others to find self-motivation, greater creativity, and productivity and create team spirit.

Requirements & Desired Experience:

• 5- 7 years of relevant laboratory experience (clinical laboratory, pharmaceutical, or biotech industries)
• Must have 2 years experience operating clinical chemistry equipment including but not limited to: AU480, Access 2, Sysmex (XN550), Bio Rad, Thermo Fisher QS
• Strong technical knowledge of molecular biology and molecular testing laboratory practices
• Ability to adapt/modify leadership and communication styles to achieve best outcomes
• Success with team building, employee engagement, and employee recognition initiatives
• Experience in balancing all aspects of staffing, workflow, and prioritization within the operation
• Attention to detail, organizational ability, clinical judgement, and good communication skills

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

We offer competitive benefits and are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national, origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm and weekends as needed