Laboratory Manager (PLM - Cytopathology) / League City

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

League City (TX)

On-site

USD 111,000 - 167,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Laboratory Manager for Cytopathology in League City. The role leads quality, compliance, workforce development, and operational excellence within the Cytopathology Department.

The ideal candidate has a related science degree with substantial clinical laboratory operations experience, strong supervisory skills, and relevant certifications. The position offers day-shift hours, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related science field and NAACLS accredited program.
Master's or Doctorate preferred for leadership in a high-complexity lab.
Licensure or certification such as ASCP/CHS/CHT/MDT/MT required or preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead Cytopathology operations, quality, and compliance initiatives.
Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and resource management.
Develop workforce strategies and staff development programs.
Collaborate across divisions to meet organizational goals.
Monitor quality indicators and regulatory readiness.
Drive process improvements and strategic project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Budgeting

People management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related science field

NAACLS accredited program

Master's Degree Related science field

Doctorate Related science field

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Laboratory Manager of Cytopathology plays a key leadership role in supporting high-quality laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, workforce development, and continuous quality improvement within the Cytopathology Department at the League City location.

The Laboratory Manager (PLM / Cytopathology) is responsible for overseeing operational, personnel, quality, and financial activities that support efficient laboratory services and exceptional performance standards. The Laboratory Manager of Cytopathology collaborates across departments to ensure successful project execution, regulatory readiness, workforce engagement, and achievement of organizational goals at UT MD Anderson.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree or Doctorate in a related science field, extensive clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience with supervisory or managerial responsibilities, and an applicable laboratory certification such as ASCP, CHS, CHT, MDT, or MT. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in laboratory operations, quality management, personnel leadership, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and strategic planning.

Work Location: League City

Shift / Hours: Monday - Friday / 8am - 5pm

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, this role offers the opportunity to lead critical Cytopathology laboratory operations that directly support patient care, quality outcomes, and institutional excellence. Team members contribute to a mission-driven environment while gaining leadership experience, professional development opportunities, and access to comprehensive benefits that support personal and professional success.

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Manager oversees Cytopathology operations and serves as a leader in quality, compliance, personnel management, and strategic initiatives.

Operational & Quality Leadership

Monitor, evaluate, and improve quality, efficiency, and appropriateness of testing activities
Ensure compliance with continuing education and regulatory requirements
Establish, monitor, and review quality control procedures and turnaround time standards
Recommend and implement corrective actions to address operational deficiencies
Assure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements
Identify, evaluate, and monitor quality improvement indicators at all off-site Cytopathology locations
Compile and report quality improvement data for review by the division CQI committee

Strategic Planning & Collaboration

Develop strategies, policies, and goals that support successful team performance
Collaborate across the division and institution to achieve organizational objectives
Initiate and maintain productive partnerships throughout the institution
Create cohesive, goal-oriented work groups with clearly defined responsibilities
Motivate teams to monitor and improve performance outcomes
Assure successful completion of projects and departmental initiatives

Personnel Management

Establish and develop recruitment, hiring, and retention practices and policies
Conduct in-depth interviews and effectively evaluate applicants
Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet operational demands
Orient new employees using standardized institutional practices
Evaluate employee performance in accordance with regulatory and institutional guidelines
Administer and coordinate human resources to support productivity goals and objectives

Financial & Resource Management

Assess budgetary activities and develop productivity levels that meet procedural time constraints
Develop, monitor, and adhere to financial plans focused on cost-benefit outcomes
Predict and project expense levels within section budget guidelines
Monitor financial performance through review of institutional financial reports
Respond to significant changes and budget variances as necessary
Implement innovative strategies to reduce personnel and material resource expenses

Additional Responsibilities

Demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality while maintaining scheduling flexibility
Assist in Clinical Pathology Operations as a backup to the CP PLM Laboratory Manager
Administer, implement, coordinate, and develop organizational resources to achieve division and section objectives
Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's Degree Related science field or Molecular Genetic Technology. or
Required: Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program.
Preferred: Master's Degree Related science field.
Preferred: Doctorate Related science field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: 8 years Clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include four years of supervisory or managerial experience. or
Required: 6 years Clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include four years of supervisory or managerial experience, with Master's degree. or
Required: 4 years Clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include four years of supervisory or managerial experience, with Doctorate degree.
: Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
: 2 years Clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience may be substituted for required certification.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist Technologist/Scientist/Specialist certification. Upon Hire or
Required: CHS - Certified Histocompatibility Specialist American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI). Upon Hire or
Required: CHT - Certified Histocompatability Technologist American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI). Upon Hire or
Required: MDT - Molecular Diagnostics Tech American Medical Technologists (AMT). Upon Hire
Required: MT - Medical Technologist American Medical Technologists (AMT). Upon Hire or

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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