Laboratory Manager

nuCare Medical Solutions, Inc; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

nuCare Medical Solutions, Inc is seeking a full-time Laboratory Manager to lead a high-complexity lab and drive cross-functional programs from concept to implementation.

You will oversee clinical laboratory operations, manage staff, budgeting, and collaboration with R&D to develop new testing methodologies, while ensuring quality, compliance, and customer-focused service.

This role offers a path to director-level leadership in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience in molecular, hematology, chemistry, immunochemistry, PGx, or biotech.
• At least 2 years operating clinical chemistry equipment.
• Strong knowledge of chemistry, molecular biology and testing laboratory practices.
• Proven ability to lead, develop staff, and balance staffing and workflow.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish workplace culture and define quality and pace of lab progression.
• Manage all clinical laboratory operations including technical, scientific, and support functions.
• Oversee and improve financial performance including budgeting and planning for all laboratory and support departments.
• Identify and implement strategies to reduce costs and improve service quality.
• Direct activities of laboratory team to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D to develop and implement new testing or methodologies.
• Be the main liaison to refer physicians, clients, sales, and marketing groups to ensure seamless coordination.
• Inspire the team to be self-motivated, creative, and productive while building team spirit.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Team building

Quality control

Molecular biology

Clinical chemistry

Operations management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Clinical chemistry equipment

Job description

Exciting opportunity to be on the ground floor of a new, full-service laboratory servicing over 34 local facilities, full courier services, integrated technologies, and procurement technologies, with the full backing of a management company with over 40 years of experience scaling clinical diagnostic laboratories.

This is the perfect opportunity to advance your Lab Manager career, adding full-service management to your resume (clinical chemistry, immunology, hematology, molecular infectious disease, and eventually next-gen sequencing). Your experience with this position will groom you to be a Director.

You will be involved in picking your own staff and directly involved in the decision-making process. If you already have colleagues looking for a new opportunity, bring them with you! Remember, you have the full support of a dynamic management team!

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time, experienced Laboratory Manager to join our high-complexity laboratory. 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 to scaling operations efficiently, 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

• 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience (molecular, hematology, general chemistry, immunochemistry, PGx, laboratory or biotech experience)
• Must have 2 years experience operating clinical chemistry equipment
• Strong technical knowledge of chemistry, 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

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.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$125,000.00 - $140,000 per year

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

• Supervising : 3 years (Required)
• Clinical Chemistry: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Concord, MA 01742: Relocate before starting work (Required)