Lead Lab Operations Manager: Quality, Compliance & Growth

Orlando Health; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, FL seeks a Laboratory Section Operations Manager to oversee daily lab operations, ensure quality and regulatory adherence, and lead a team of professionals. The role requires leadership experience, a strong regulatory background, and a strategic approach to laboratory management.

Responsibilities include policy development, budgeting, technology evaluation, staff development, and cross-functional collaboration with physicians and hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science or related field.
• ASCP registry eligible or MT/HT/CT certification.
• Current Florida supervisor license in the required laboratory specialty.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily laboratory operations to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee staff planning, scheduling, orientation, training, and competency assessment.
• Develop and implement departmental policies; ensure resource utilization and cost control.
• Evaluate technology, prepare requests for proposals, and manage budgets and capital plans.
• Ensure safety, infection control, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with pathologists, medical staff, and other department managers.

Skills

Laboratory management

Quality control

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Science

ASCP certification eligible or MT/HT/CT registry

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Hospital Information System (HIS)

MS Office

Job description

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, FL seeks a Laboratory Section Operations Manager to oversee daily lab operations, ensure quality and regulatory adherence, and lead a team of professionals. The role requires leadership experience, a strong regulatory background, and a strategic approach to laboratory management.

Responsibilities include policy development, budgeting, technology evaluation, staff development, and cross-functional collaboration with physicians and hospital