Manager of Laboratory Services

ZipRecruiter; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee operations across multiple sites. The role includes ensuring safety standards, managing staff, and maintaining quality control in laboratory departments. Candidates must have advanced education in relevant sciences and significant experience in laboratory leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years in a complex clinical laboratory setting with three years in a leadership role.
• Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory training program.
• MT (ASCP) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards.
• Plan and direct department operations and staff management.
• Monitor budgets and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Control

Infection Control

Budget Management

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or medical technology

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Plans, organizes, and directs the operations of the Laboratory departments at all Vista Health System sites. These job responsibilities are consistent with those of a technical supervisor (except for Blood Bank) and a general supervisor as defined in the CLIA regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the departments meet all infection control and safety standards as specified by the regulatory agencies and Vista Health.
• Plan and direct department operations.
• Plan and direct the management and development of department staff.
• Develop and monitor department budgets.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality control and performance improvement activities.

Requirements:

• Master or bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• At least six years of experience in a highly complex clinical laboratory setting with at least three years of experience in a laboratory leadership role.
• Completion of an approved clinical laboratory training program accredited by ABHES, CAHEA or other organization approved by HHS.
• MT (ASCP) or equivalent.