Laboratory Manager - Blood Bank

Laboratory Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a Clinical Laboratory Manager for Heny Ford Providence in Southfield, MI. You will direct Blood Bank operations, oversee staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality diagnostics services.

You will lead a team, develop procedures, and partner with leadership to meet client and organizational objectives in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology
• 3+ years of experience as a Technologist in a clinical diagnostics laboratory
• 2+ years of supervisory experience managing several direct reports
• ASCP Blood Bank Specialist Certification (preferred)
• 4+ years of experience managing a team of supervisors or other leaders (preferred)
• 5+ years of Blood Bank experience (preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and state regulations

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operational activities of the Blood Bank departments, both technical and non-technical
• Manage staffing and production schedules to ensure adequate coverage
• Supervise, train, and mentor laboratory staff
• Ensure the laboratory meets regulatory and service metrics
• Resolve client inquiries by coordinating with leadership and directors
• Maintain compliance with CAP, CLIA, and state regulations
• Develop and implement procedures and install equipment/methods
• Recruit and develop staff, manage performance
• Communicate with leadership, clients, and departments
• Conduct departmental meetings and ensure communication
• Investigate deviations and implement corrective actions
• Maintain technical knowledge and a safe work environment
• Ability to pass color vision tests and adapt to changes

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staffing management

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical or Biological science

ASCP Blood Bank Specialist Certification (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

LabCorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Manager to join our team at Heny Ford Providence in Southfield, MI.

Work Schedule:

Shift 1, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily operational activities of the Blood Bank departments, both the technical and non-technical operations
• Effectively manage the staffing of the department and monitor the production schedule to ensure adequate coverage and proper use of overtime, and adjust as needed
• Directly supervisor, train, and mentor laboratory supervisors and have ownership and responsibility for all departmental staff
• Ensure the diagnostics laboratory provides market leading service levels, meeting the needs of our clients and corporate service metrics established for TAT
• Resolve client inquiries and operational issues in a timely manner by consulting with the Medical Director, Technical Director, QA, other laboratory managers, discipline directors, laboratory directors or corporate operations
• Ensure laboratory is compliant with corporate, state and federal regulatory requirements (CAP, CLIA, State, ISO, etc) related to personnel safety and quality of laboratory testing as well as professional conduct
• Assist with developing and implementing laboratory procedures and installation of equipment and methods
• Manage staff including recruiting & hiring qualified and enthusiastic employees, performance management, training and development
• Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, corporate operations, as well as direct reports and all departmental staff
• Conduct departmental meetings and ensure appropriate departmental communication
• Investigate deviations from established procedures to ensure effective corrective action
• Maintain technical knowledge in the assigned department(s) for the laboratory testing
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology
• 3 years or more of experience as a Technologist in a clinical diagnostics laboratory
• 2 years or more of supervisory experience managing several direct reports

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASCP Blood Bank Specialist Certification
• 4 years or more years of experience managing a team of supervisors, managers or other people leaders
• 5 years or more of Blood Bank Experience

Additional Job Standards:

• In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirement
• Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees
• Ability to solve problems and provide solutions under minimal supervision
• Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

This position will be responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of the clinical laboratory testing for the Department Name(s). Additionally, the Laboratory Manager will create, implement, and manage the policies, procedures and practices for optimal performance of the clinical diagnostics laboratory. This is a great leadership opportunity, where you will have the opportunity to facilitate innovation, manage change, and foster teambuilding to provide the highest quality product for our word-class diagnostics laboratory!

Benefits:

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan._Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan._Employees who are regularly scheduled toworka 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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