Manager, Pathology Operations - 169229

ZP Group; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Sick Leave as Required by Law

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Manager, Pathology Operations to lead the non-clinical toxicology laboratory in Gaithersburg, MD. You will supervise a team of clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation and urinalysis staff, ensuring timely study support and strict GLP compliance.

You will manage QA/QC, SOPs, protocol reviews, instrument maintenance, and data integrity while collaborating with pathologists and study directors to deliver accurate pathology reports.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of medical laboratory experience.
• MT certification required; consideration for candidates actively pursuing certification.
• Experience supervising laboratory personnel, training staff, and managing performance.
• Experience with process improvement and change management initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and regulated laboratory environments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the clinical pathology laboratory supporting non-clinical toxicology studies.
• Supervise and develop a team of medical laboratory professionals performing clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and urine chemistry testing.
• Schedule laboratory activities and delegate work assignments to ensure timely study support.
• Evaluate employee performance and support training and personnel development initiatives.
• Partner with pathologists to prepare clinical pathology reports and support equipment and method validation activities.
• Serve as the primary laboratory contact for Study Directors and in-life technicians regarding testing and sample-related issues.
• Manage the laboratory quality control program, including QC records, troubleshooting QC issues, and establishing control ranges.
• Review study protocols to ensure testing requirements can be supported and completed accurately.
• Oversee operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance of laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Perform and review manual testing procedures including blood smear reviews, reticulocyte evaluations, and urine microscopy when necessary.
• Prepare, review, and maintain laboratory SOPs and supporting documentation.
• Review and interpret laboratory data for acceptance, reporting, and compliance purposes.
• Maintain accurate records within laboratory data capture systems and ensure GLP compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and resource planning while maintaining quality and regulatory standards.

Job description

Piper Companies is looking for a Manager, Pathology Operations to join a non-clinical toxicology laboratory organization located in Gaithersburg, MD.

Responsibilities of the Manager, Pathology Operations include:

• Oversee daily operations of the clinical pathology laboratory supporting non-clinical toxicology studies
• Supervise and develop a team of medical laboratory professionals performing clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and urine chemistry testing
• Schedule laboratory activities and delegate work assignments to ensure timely study support
• Evaluate employee performance and support training and personnel development initiatives
• Partner with pathologists to prepare clinical pathology reports and support equipment and method validation activities
• Serve as the primary laboratory contact for Study Directors and in-life technicians regarding testing and sample-related issues
• Manage the laboratory quality control program, including QC records, troubleshooting QC issues, and establishing control ranges
• Review study protocols to ensure testing requirements can be supported and completed accurately
• Oversee operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance of laboratory analyzers and equipment
• Perform and review manual testing procedures including blood smear reviews, reticulocyte evaluations, and urine microscopy when necessary
• Prepare, review, and maintain laboratory SOPs and supporting documentation
• Review and interpret laboratory data for acceptance, reporting, and compliance purposes
• Maintain accurate records within laboratory data capture systems and ensure GLP compliance
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce operational costs
• Support cross-functional initiatives and resource planning while maintaining quality and regulatory standards

Qualifications for the Manager, Pathology Operations include:

• 10+ years of medical laboratory experience
• MT certification required; consideration may be given to candidates actively pursuing certification
• Experience supervising laboratory personnel, training staff, and managing performance
• Experience with process improvement and change management initiatives
• Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and regulated laboratory environments
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Advia 2120i hematology analyzers
• Hands-on experience with ACL Elite Pro coagulation instrumentation
• Hands-on experience with Beckman Coulter DXC500AU chemistry analyzers
• Hands-on experience with Sysmex Clinitek Novus urinalysis systems

Previous experience in a GLP-compliant laboratory preferred

Compensation for the Manager, Pathology Operations includes:

• Salary Range: $92,000 - $130,000+ annually, depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefit Package: Cigna Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as Required by Law

This job is open for applications on July 7th, 2026. Applications will be accepted at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords:

Clinical Pathology, Pathology Operations, Laboratory Management, Clinical Laboratory Management, Medical Technologist, MT Certification, MLT, MLS, ASCP, Non-Clinical Toxicology, Toxicology Studies, GLP, Good Laboratory Practices, FDA Regulations, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, QC Program Management, CAPA, SOP Development, SOP Compliance, Method Validation, Equipment Validation, Laboratory Operations, Personnel Management, Staff Supervision, Employee Development, Performance Management, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Urine Chemistry, Blood Smear Review, Reticulocyte Analysis, Urine Microscopy, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Compliance, Data Review, Data Integrity, Report Review, Laboratory Documentation, Electronic Data Capture, Process Improvement, Change Management, Root Cause Analysis, Laboratory Workflow Optimization, Study Director Support, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Siemens Advia 2120i, ACL Elite Pro, Beckman Coulter DXC500AU, Sysmex Clinitek Novus, Regulated Environment, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Research, Preclinical Research, Toxicology Testing, Laboratory Quality Systems, Laboratory Leadership, Laboratory Operations Management