Laboratory Manager, Cancer Clinics

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Education support

Job summary

UVA Health seeks a Laboratory Manager to lead three Cancer Center laboratories, including Emily Couric, Fishersville, and Pantops, with two new labs in development. You will drive startup activities, oversee operations and staff, and report to the Director of Clinical Laboratories.

This role emphasizes collaboration with Oncology leadership, adherence to regulatory standards, and a commitment to patient-centered care across multiple sites, including travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field; MLS/CLS/HTL preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership of laboratory personnel and operations.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee three Cancer Center laboratory locations, including startup planning for new sites.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop laboratory staff; manage staffing and performance.
• Ensure regulatory, quality, and CAP accreditation readiness across locations.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

CAP accreditation

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's in MLS/CLS/HTL

Tools

LIS

Job description

Lead the Future of Cancer Care Laboratory Services

At UVA Health, we are redefining excellence in patient care, education, and research. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we are committed to delivering innovative, compassionate care while advancing the future of medicine.

Laboratory Manager, Cancer Clinics

We are seeking a Laboratory Manager, Cancer Clinics to lead laboratory operations across our growing Cancer Center network. This newly created leadership role presents a unique opportunity to oversee existing operations at the Emily Couric Cancer Center while helping launch and operationalize two new cancer clinic laboratories in Fishersville and Pantops.

If you are a laboratory leader who enjoys building teams, driving quality initiatives, and leading complex projects that directly impact patient care, we invite you to join us.

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead the opening and development of two brand-new Cancer Center laboratories.
• Help shape laboratory operations during a period of strategic growth and expansion.
• Partner with Oncology leaders to support life-changing patient care.
• Gain valuable leadership experience within a nationally recognized academic health system.
• Join a collaborative and highly supportive laboratory leadership team.
• Build and develop teams across multiple locations.
• Make a visible impact on patient experience, service excellence, and operational success.

Position Overview

The Laboratory Manager will provide operational leadership and oversight for laboratory services across three Cancer Center laboratory locations, including:

• Emily Couric Cancer Center
• Fishersville Cancer Center (opening March 2027)
• Pantops Cancer Center (opening Fall 2027)

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Laboratories, this leader will oversee all laboratory activities, personnel, quality initiatives, and operational performance across the Cancer Center laboratory network.

The successful candidate will work closely with laboratory and clinical leaders to ensure exceptional service delivery, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of laboratory operations across three outpatient cancer center laboratories.
• Lead startup planning, implementation, and operational readiness activities for new laboratory locations.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop laboratory personnel.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Partner with Oncology Service Line leaders and key laboratory stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Core Laboratory, Phlebotomy, Point of Care Testing, and Customer Service leadership teams.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards.
• Support implementation and validation of new laboratory equipment, instruments, and testing methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, innovation, and service excellence.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 6 to 12 months, you will:

• Successfully launch two new Cancer Center laboratories.
• Build, onboard, and train new laboratory teams.
• Establish strong operational partnerships across Oncology and Laboratory Services.
• Create a highly engaged, patient-focused culture across all three locations.
• Ensure regulatory readiness and operational excellence throughout the expansion process.

Primary Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• Demonstrated laboratory leadership experience.
• Experience managing laboratory personnel and operations.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of CAP accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively lead teams across multiple locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Core Laboratory experience.
• Previous laboratory management experience.
• Experience with laboratory startup, expansion, or growth initiatives.
• Experience validating and implementing laboratory instruments, equipment, and testing methods.
• Proven success driving quality improvement, operational excellence, and employee engagement initiatives.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• Flexibility required to meet operational needs
• Regular travel between Cancer Center laboratory locations

This role oversees approximately 15 direct reports, including a Lead Laboratory Technologist.

The Candidate Who Thrives Here

You are:

• A self-directed leader who takes initiative.
• Highly collaborative and relationship-oriented.
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
• Skilled at building strong, cohesive teams.
• Comfortable balancing operational needs across multiple sites.
• Energized by growth, expansion projects, and continuous improvement.

About UVA Health

UVA Health is an integrated academic health system dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research. Our teams work together to improve health and advance medicine for patients across Virginia and beyond. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with nationally recognized experts, and the ability to make a meaningful impact every day.

Join us as we expand access to world-class cancer care and help build the future of laboratory services across our growing Cancer Center network.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree with completion of a NAACLS approved MLS/CLS/HTL or equivalent program.

EXPERIENCE

2 years of increasing supervisory, managerial and/or leadership experience in a complex health environment required, 4 years preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

MLS/CLS, CT, HTL, ASCP or equivalent. May require a valid Virginia Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The pay range for this role is $93,142.40 - $162,195.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .