Laboratory Operations Leader: Quality, Compliance & Growth

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Tampa, FL, seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee planning, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of laboratory operations, ensuring high quality, safety, integrity, and efficiency.

The role requires a strong supervisory background, 8+ years in a lab, and a Life sciences degree with the FL license; Master’s degree is preferred. Responsibilities include budgeting, staffing, QA, EHS, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years laboratory experience with 4 years supervisory experience in the clinical or anatomical pathology laboratory.
• Bachelor's Degree Life sciences (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)
• FL State License in supervisory disciplines (Required)

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, and directs work in the laboratory; liaison with other areas as needed.
• Mentors Supervisors, QA Specialists, and Safety Coordinators; ensures training.
• Defines, coordinates, and monitors QA programs; ensures QC reports are up to date.
• Oversees staffing; hires, trains, and evaluates staff.
• Identifies future staffing, equipment, and facility needs; submits procurement documentation.
• Reviews test performance and manages reports to meet deadlines.
• Manages test database and SOPs; ensures current processes.
• Coordinates R&D activities related to operations and participates on committees.
• Develops annual budget and manages department costs and resources.
• Resolves problems via client communications.
• Oversees EHS programs and safety inspections.
• Designs and deploys business transformation concepts to improve quality/costs.

Skills

Laboratory management

Supervisory experience

Quality assurance

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree Life sciences

Master's Degree

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Tampa, FL, seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee planning, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of laboratory operations, ensuring high quality, safety, integrity, and efficiency.

The role requires a strong supervisory background, 8+ years in a lab, and a Life sciences degree with the FL license; Master’s degree is preferred. Responsibilities include budgeting, staffing, QA, EHS, and compliance.