Laboratory Operations & Quality Manager

Unified Women's Healthcare; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with employer contribution

Disability & Life Insurance

Wellbeing Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Unified Women's Healthcare in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee all lab operations, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and lead instrumentation, staffing, and budget management. You will work under the Regional Director of Operations and guide supervisors, implement training programs, and maintain inspection readiness.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in molecular microbiology or related fields, ASCP certification, and a proven ability to manage

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, and directs workflow in the laboratory.
• Maintains licenses and CAP accreditation; ensures inspection readiness.
• Mentors and trains departmental supervisors and staff.
• Identifies and implements staff training programs.
• Coordinates and monitors quality assurance programs.
• Ensures QC procedures are followed and inspections are prepared.
• Oversees staffing, performance evaluations, and development.
• Performs capacity planning for staff, equipment, and facilities.
• Reviews test performance and submits reports to meet deadlines and service levels.
• Contributes to annual budget development and manages costs.

Skills

Laboratory management

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communication

Project management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology/biological sciences

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

Unified Women's Healthcare in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee all lab operations, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and lead instrumentation, staffing, and budget management. You will work under the Regional Director of Operations and guide supervisors, implement training programs, and maintain inspection readiness.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in molecular microbiology or related fields, ASCP certification, and a proven ability to manage