Senior Lab Manager – Clinical Ops & Quality

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Pearisburg (VA); On-site; USD 88,550 - 159,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (Day 1)

Annual incentive plans

401(k) and company match

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Vacation and Flex Time

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Pearisburg, VA, is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead operations Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Primary duties include overseeing lab staff, quality control, and budgeting while ensuring CLIA/OSHA compliance and high-quality patient testing.

The role requires extensive supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory and a strong background in laboratory information systems and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years laboratory experience with at least four (4) years direct supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology or related field. (Preferred)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)
• ASCP Certification (Preferred)
• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. (CA Only) (Required)

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign and direct work in the laboratory and liaison with other areas as needed.
• Mentor and develop direct reports and implement supervisory training.
• Define, coordinate and monitor quality assurance programs and supervise the department Quality Coordinator/Representative.
• Oversee staffing, hire/train staff, and provide performance feedback.
• Manage budgeting and resource planning for the department.
• Review test performance and drive process improvements and reporting.
• Maintain and oversee Laboratory Information Systems and data integrity.
• Participate in inspections and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

MS Office

Laboratory Information Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology or related field

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Pearisburg, VA, is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead operations Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Primary duties include overseeing lab staff, quality control, and budgeting while ensuring CLIA/OSHA compliance and high-quality patient testing.

The role requires extensive supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory and a strong background in laboratory information systems and safety programs.