Regional Laboratory Operations Manager

Lighthouse Lab Services; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

403b with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation, sick time, and personal

Recruitment and development support

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a Laboratory Services Manager to oversee laboratory operations across regional emergency department locations in the Cincinnati area. This leadership role balances daily operational oversight with hands-on technical support as needed, ensuring staff development and regulatory readiness.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science and ASCP certification is preferred, with 1–3 years of progressively responsible

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of progressively responsible medical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for laboratory personnel across multiple locations.
• Communicate priorities, workflow expectations, and staffing to ensure efficient operations.
• Develop schedules and staffing plans to maintain coverage and competency.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and development initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative culture with coaching and performance management as needed.
• Oversee timekeeping, attendance, and related documentation.
• Maintain technical competency and perform bench testing as needed.
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage as required.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with physicians and departments to support patient care quality.
• Assist with budgeting, expense management, and workforce planning.
• Ensure operations are compliant and aligned with goals.
• Develop, maintain, and revise lab policies and procedures.
• Provide training to students, new employees, and staff while promoting development.
• Promote a safety-focused culture and regulatory compliance.
• Build strong working relationships with staff, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Phlebotomy

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

ASCP certification (MLT or MLS/MT) preferred

Job description

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a Laboratory Services Manager to oversee laboratory operations across regional emergency department locations in the Cincinnati area. This leadership role balances daily operational oversight with hands-on technical support as needed, ensuring staff development and regulatory readiness.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science and ASCP certification is preferred, with 1–3 years of progressively responsible