Manager Laboratory Services

CHI; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 55,186 - 82,091; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance benefits

Support for team member well-being

Job summary

CHI in Sherwood, Arkansas, is seeking a Manager of Laboratory Services to oversee daily operations and strategic development of the clinical laboratory. You will manage staff, ensure quality and compliance, and optimize workflows for efficient diagnostic support.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Biological or Chemical Sciences and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $40.06 - $59.59 per hour, contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Biological or Chemical Sciences, as defined by CLIA, upon hire.
• International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire.
• Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and strategic development of the clinical laboratory.
• Manage and mentor staff, monitor test quality and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Biological or Chemical Sciences

Master’s of Science

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Manager, Laboratory Services, you will oversee daily operations and strategic development of the clinical laboratory, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality diagnostic testing.

Every day you will manage and mentor staff, monitor test quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with pathologists and clinical teams to optimize workflows and integrate new technologies. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong leadership, expert technical knowledge, and strategic management skills, driving continuous quality improvement and fostering a collaborative team for essential diagnostic support.

• Responsible for the overall administration of all laboratory operations. Monitors employee and departmental performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Remains knowledgeable on new technologies, methods and approaches within the laboratory community.
• Stays informed on and quickly ensures compliance with changes to regulatory and state requirements.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Responsible for development, implementation and compliance with policy and procedures. Develops monitoring systems to improve quality; initiates corrective action plans, and monitors results. Evaluates existing systems and processes and develops corrective action plans for service/quality trends identified; ensures prompt and effective resolution of quality or service concerns.
• Responsible for equipment oversight, maintenance, and procurement in accordance with division, system and regulatory standards.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science in Biological or Chemical Sciences, as defined by CLIA, upon hire.
• International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire.
• Blood Banking, upon hire.
• Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire.
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire.
• Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire.
• Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire.
• Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire.
• Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire.
• Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire.
• Specialist in Hematology, upon hire.
• Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire.
• Histotechnologist, upon hire.

Preferred

• Master’s of Science and one year experience as a Manager, upon hire.

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CHI St Vincent North has 69 beds and offers a small‑town feeling of family and camaraderie. We have a strong neuro and cardiac focus.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well‑being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Pay Range

$40.06 - $59.59 /hour