Laboratory Operations Manager

Mercy Health; Lima (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee clinical laboratory operations at designated sites. You will lead staffing, quality improvement, and compliance with CAP and CLIA standards.

Qualifications include MLS certification or eligibility, 5 years in a lab setting with leadership experience. The role involves budget oversight, policy development, and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Requires MLS or eligible MLS per certs (ASCP preferred).
• Bachelor’s in a CLS-related field from CLIA-approved program.
• 5 years lab setting experience; leadership exp required.

Responsibilities

• Improve lab operations and monitor quality metrics.
• Manage staffing: hiring, scheduling, onboarding.
• Oversee budget, forecasting, and capital planning.
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Quality metrics

Budgeting

Hiring and onboarding

Process Improvement

Organization

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Training staff

Education

Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee clinical laboratory operations at designated sites. You will lead staffing, quality improvement, and compliance with CAP and CLIA standards.

Qualifications include MLS certification or eligibility, 5 years in a lab setting with leadership experience. The role involves budget oversight, policy development, and cross-department collaboration.