Microbiology & Molecular Lab Manager - Relocation Included

Gilder Search Group; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 72,900 - 89,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Possible relocation assistance

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services seeks a dedicated Microbiology/Molecular Laboratory Technical Coordinator in Anderson, SC. This full-time role provides day-to-day supervision of the laboratory's microbiology/molecular department and supports regulatory compliance across clinical programs.

The candidate will assist in recruiting, training, mentoring staff, and maintaining quality control and procedural manuals, while coordinating workflows and participating in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from a regionally accredited college/university.
• 4 years of experience as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Technician.
• 1-2 years micro/molecular experience in culture setup, plate reading, gram stains, organism identification, susceptibility testing, and automated/molecular infectious disease testing.
• Supervisory experience is preferred but not required.
• Must provide proof of certification or certification eligibility for MT (ASCP), CLS (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), CLS (NCA/ASCP), or MT (AAB).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of test performance across high, moderate, and waived complexity.
• Address technical problems via on-site, phone, or electronic consultation with testing personnel.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards (CLIA, DNV, CAP, AABB, etc.).
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work activities of assigned sections/shifts.
• Maintain attendance records for the department.
• Assist in maintaining the Laboratory budget and conduct staff performance conversations.
• Develop and maintain current SOPs for tests performed in the sections.
• Research and implement new procedures, methodologies, and instrumentation.
• Implement QC programs and maintain QC records.
• Monitor analytic performance and ensure valid patient results; refer issues to director/manager.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment; coordinate maintenance with Biomed Engineering/contractors.
• Prepare and submit administrative reports; manage supplies and reagents inventory.
• Train new staff and maintain training records; provide ongoing training.
• Assist in data collection and reporting for performance improvement programs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Microbiology/Molecular testing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or medical technology

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Lighthouse Lab Services seeks a dedicated Microbiology/Molecular Laboratory Technical Coordinator in Anderson, SC. This full-time role provides day-to-day supervision of the laboratory's microbiology/molecular department and supports regulatory compliance across clinical programs.

The candidate will assist in recruiting, training, mentoring staff, and maintaining quality control and procedural manuals, while coordinating workflows and participating in performance improvement initiatives.