Laboratory Manager, Cancer Clinics

University of Virginia

Fishersville (VA)

On-site

USD 93,000 - 162,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Disability & Retirement

Health Savings Plans

Certification & Education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVA Health seeks a Laboratory Manager, Cancer Clinics to lead operations across three Cancer Center laboratories, including the Emily Couric Cancer Center and two new sites in Fishersville and Pantops.

The role demands building cohesive teams, driving continuous quality improvement, and ensuring regulatory compliance to deliver exceptional patient care while guiding startup and expansion efforts.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with completion of a NAACLS approved MLS/CLS/HTL or equivalent program.
Experience supervising laboratory personnel and operations in a complex health environment.
Demonstrated laboratory leadership experience.
Strong project management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight of laboratory operations across three outpatient cancer center laboratories.
Lead startup planning, implementation, and readiness activities for new laboratory locations.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop laboratory personnel; manage staffing and performance.
Collaborate with Oncology Service Line leaders and key laboratory stakeholders; ensure regulatory and quality standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field

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.

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?

This is more than a laboratory management role. It is an opportunity to:

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.

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