Laboratory Manager

Healthcare Recruiters International; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Recruiters International is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager / Laboratory Supervisor to lead a high-complexity clinical lab focused on molecular diagnostics, PGx, pathology, and advanced diagnostic testing in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities include overseeing operations, staffing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance while mentoring staff and driving continuous process improvement to deliver high-quality patient results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical science field (e.g., MLS, Biology, Molecular Biology).
• Qualified to serve as Technical Supervisor under CLIA (preferred).
• 5+ years in a high-complexity clinical lab with 2+ years in supervision/management.
• Experience in molecular diagnostics, PCR, PGx, pathology, or genomics is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, staffing, workflow, and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and applicable standards.
• Supervise and mentor lab personnel, maintaining competency and productivity.
• Support assay validation, QC, proficiency testing, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with leadership and pathologists to ensure accurate, timely patient results.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Process improvement

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Biology/Molecular Biology

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager / Laboratory Supervisor to lead the daily operations of a high-complexity clinical laboratory specializing in molecular diagnostics, pharmacogenomics (PGx), pathology, and advanced diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, staffing, workflow, and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and all applicable regulatory standards.
• Supervise and mentor laboratory personnel while maintaining competency, productivity, and operational excellence.
• Support assay validation, quality control, proficiency testing, and continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership and pathologists to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality patient results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific field.
• Qualified to serve as a Technical Supervisor under CLIA regulations (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in a high-complexity clinical laboratory with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in molecular diagnostics, PCR, pharmacogenomics (PGx), pathology, or genomics is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing laboratory focused on innovation, quality, and delivering cutting-edge diagnostic services while leading a collaborative team of laboratory professionals.