Medical Laboratory Manager

Clinical Management Consultants; Connecticut; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement with matching

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Certification pay

Life and disability coverage

Well-being resources

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants seeks a Medical Laboratory Manager to lead a Magnet-designated 150+ bed hospital in central Connecticut. You will guide clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, transfusion services, and LIS operations to deliver accurate, timely diagnostics and patient-centered care.

Reporting to the Administrative Director of Laboratory Services and partnering with the Pathology Medical Director, you will drive CAP/CLIA/TJC compliance, budgeting, staffing, and process

Qualifications

• Experience leading a clinical laboratory in a hospital setting.
• Proven ability to manage budgeting, staffing, and operations.
• Strong knowledge of CAP/CLIA/TJC compliance and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• CAP/CLIA/TJC compliance management and quality assurance.
• Validation and proficiency testing oversight.
• Budgeting and cost control for the laboratory.
• Staffing, supervision, and development of personnel.
• Process improvement and workflow optimization.
• Inventory optimization and vendor relations management.
• Instrumentation lifecycle management and maintenance.
• KPI-driven performance across the lab.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staffing

Process improvement

Vendor relations

KPI-driven performance

LIS

Tools

LIS

Job description

Lead a high-performing lab as a Medical Laboratory Manager at a central Connecticut hospital that is a 150+ bed acute care hospital, proudly Magnet designated, and consistently awarded for patient safety and quality patient outcomes—step into impact, growth, and innovation from day one!

A Medical Laboratory Manager will thrive in this mission-driven, patient-first environment known for clinical excellence, strong safety outcomes, and trusted brand reputation, with recent momentum fueled by investments in advanced diagnostics, AI-enabled decision support, and modernization of care models that accelerate turnaround times and elevate accuracy across the continuum of care.

In the heart of the clinical laboratory, a Clinical Laboratory Manager will find a collaborative medical laboratory that integrates chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, transfusion services, anatomic pathology, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing with advanced analyzers, robust middleware, and a clinician-friendly LIS; the unit operates within a 150+ bed acute care hospital, is Magnet designated, and has been awarded for patient safety and quality patient outcomes to ensure reliable, rapid diagnostics that clinicians trust.

The Medical Laboratory Manager will report to the Administrative Director of Laboratory Services in close partnership with the Pathology Medical Director, supported by experienced supervisors, leads, and an LIS/quality team, while collaborating daily with friendly nurses and a diverse, interprofessional care team to champion excellence in

• CAP/CLIA/TJC compliance
• validation
• proficiency testing
• budgeting
• staffing
• process improvement
• inventory optimization
• vendor relations
• instrumentation lifecycle management
• KPI-driven performance across the lab.

A Clinical Laboratory Manager relocating to central Connecticut will enjoy four-season outdoor recreation along the Farmington River and nearby state parks, vibrant arts and culture at renowned theaters and museums, a dynamic food scene from farm-to-table to global cuisine, short commutes with easy access to I-84/I-91 and regional rail, fast connections via Bradley International Airport, strong K–12 schools and higher education options, walkable historic towns with classic New England architecture, diverse and inclusive neighborhoods, abundant parks and greenways for fitness and pets, competitive housing options and cost of living compared to major metros, a stable job market with healthcare and tech growth, and a welcoming community known for safety, cleanliness, and year-round festivals.

The Medical Laboratory Manager can expect competitive compensation with performance incentives, potential sign‑on and relocation support, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement with matching
• generous PTO
• paid holidays
• tuition assistance
• certification pay
• life and disability coverage
• robust well-being resources

—connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to learn more and ignite your next chapter in lab leadership.