Manager - Lab Section - Core Lab

Trinity Health MI; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

PTO

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Livonia is seeking a Lab Manager for the Core Lab and Blood Bank, overseeing 40+ colleagues on-site. The role ensures accurate testing, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations in Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis.

The position is full-time, day shift, with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within Trinity Health.

Responsibilities

• Leads laboratory staff: hiring recommendations, training, competency assessment, scheduling, performance evaluation, discipline, payroll verification.
• Oversees daily laboratory operations to ensure accurate, timely testing and high-quality patient care.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards; maintains quality control, proficiency testing, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Manages budgets, staffing models, inventory, and vendor utilization to meet financial targets.
• Provides technical guidance, troubleshooting, and interdepartmental coordination.
• Evaluates and implements new methodologies, technologies, and process improvements; recommends changes to enhance laboratory performance.
• Assists in development and maintenance of quality control documentation, procedures, and manuals.
• Supports laboratory marketing initiatives through service-focused collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Participates in education and training to stay current with advances in laboratory practice.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support laboratory and organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Scheduling

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory operations

Hematology

Coagulation

Urinalysis

Quality control

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or Histotechnology

ASCP MT/HT certification or NCLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

• Lab Manager for the Core Lab and Blood Bank at Trinity Health Livonia supporting a team of over 40 colleagues.
• Responsible for the supervision of the Laboratory personnel engaged in the conduct of routine and/or specialized tests and analyses. Provides a general level of technical and managerial direction to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the assigned group, resolve day-to-day problems within the laboratory, ensure or conduct the necessary on-the-job and formal training of subordinates and manages the utilization of resources.
• Full-time benefited position scheduled 40 hours per week on-site at Trinity Health Livonia.
• Must have a strong technical background in Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Position Purpose

Lab Manager for the Core Lab and Blood Bank at Trinity Health Livonia supporting a team of over 40 colleagues.

Responsible for the supervision of the Laboratory personnel engaged in the conduct of routine and/or specialized tests and analyses. Provides a general level of technical and managerial direction to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the assigned group, resolve day-to-day problems within the laboratory, ensure or conduct the necessary on-the-job and formal training of subordinates and manages the utilization of resources.

Full-time benefited position scheduled 40 hours per week on-site at Trinity Health Livonia.

Must have a strong technical background in Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, or university in Medical Technology, Histotechnology or equivalent work experience, or related science required, depending on section(s) to which assigned.
• CERTIFICATION: Medical Technologist (MT)/Histotechnologist (HT) – ASCP, or NCLS certification preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience as a Medical, or Histo Technologist, one or two years in a leadership role required.

What You Will Do

• Leads and manages laboratory staff, including hiring recommendations, training, competency assessment, scheduling, performance evaluation, discipline, and payroll verification.
• Oversees daily laboratory operations to ensure accurate, timely testing, appropriate test utilization, and high-quality patient care aligned with age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards; maintains competency, quality control, proficiency testing, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Manages budgets, staffing models, inventory, and vendor utilization to meet financial targets through cost containment and operational efficiencies.
• Provides technical guidance, troubleshooting, and interdepartmental coordination to resolve operational and procedural issues.
• Evaluates and implements new methodologies, technologies, and process improvements; recommends changes to enhance laboratory performance.
• Assists in development and maintenance of quality control documentation, procedures, and manuals.
• Supports laboratory marketing initiatives through a service-focused approach and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Participates in education, professional development, and in-service training to remain current with advances in laboratory practice.
• Performs additional duties as assigned in support of laboratory and organizational goals.

Position Benefits and Highlights

• Participation in the Management Incentive Program.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.