Laboratory Manager – Women’s Health Lab Ops & QA

Unified Women's Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO & holidays

401(k) retirement plan

FSAs/HSAs

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Professional development

Job summary

Unified Women's Healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across Cytology, Histology, Genetics and Molecular Microbiology workflows. The role includes planning workflows, licensing, budgeting, and staff development.

We require 10+ years in lab settings with 5+ years in management of an anatomic and clinical pathology lab, ASCP certification, and a strong focus on quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological sciences.
• Minimum 10+ years of lab experience, incl. 5+ years in managing an anatomical/clinical pathology lab with molecular microbiology.
• Current ASCP certification as MT/LS/CT/HT or equivalent; MB certification not required but desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new laboratory operations.
• Plan, assign, and direct workflow in the laboratory.
• Acquire and maintain state and federal licenses including CAP accreditation.
• Mentor and support supervisors; provide training and development.
• Define, coordinate, and monitor quality assurance programs; ensure QC and inspection readiness.
• Oversee staffing; hire, train, and manage performance.
• Forecast needs for staff, equipment, and facilities; handle procurement approvals.
• Review test performance, drive process and project management; submit reports.
• Develop annual department budget and manage costs.
• Resolve problems by communicating with clients via phone or other channels.

Skills

Cytology

Histology

Genetics

Molecular Microbiology

Laboratory Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related science

ASCP Certification as Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist/Cytotechnologist/Histotechnologist

Job description

Unified Women's Healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across Cytology, Histology, Genetics and Molecular Microbiology workflows. The role includes planning workflows, licensing, budgeting, and staff development.

We require 10+ years in lab settings with 5+ years in management of an anatomic and clinical pathology lab, ASCP certification, and a strong focus on quality assurance and regulatory compliance.