Laboratory Operations Leader: Quality & Compliance

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a Manager of Laboratory Operations to coordinate and lead clinical laboratory sections across multiple sites, ensuring quality, compliance and efficient operations while partnering with physician leadership to optimize patient care.

This senior role requires strategic oversight, staff development, and strong project management to drive performance improvements and cost efficiency in a dynamic academic medical center environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health or related field is required.
• Registration certification in clinical healthcare is required.
• Five years of healthcare experience with three+ years in supervisory management.
• MBA, MHA or equivalent master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports medical and administrative leadership of Laboratory Pathology technical sections.
• Manages activities of multiple Clinical Laboratory and Pathology section operations.
• Oversees Blood Bank and Donor Center services or specific laboratory sections as needed.
• Develops ambulatory and post-acute care policies to incorporate laboratory requirements.
• Ensures compliance with CAP, TJC, FDA, AABB, PA DOH, ISO 15189 and CLIA.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory operations

Project management

Quality & compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Allied Health or related field

Clinical healthcare registration/certification

MBA / MHA / equivalent Master’s Degree (preferred)

Five+ years managing laboratory services across multiple sites

Job description

Penn Medicine seeks a Manager of Laboratory Operations to coordinate and lead clinical laboratory sections across multiple sites, ensuring quality, compliance and efficient operations while partnering with physician leadership to optimize patient care.

This senior role requires strategic oversight, staff development, and strong project management to drive performance improvements and cost efficiency in a dynamic academic medical center environment.