Senior Laboratory Operations Manager

Labcorp; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO / FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Senior Laboratory Manager to join our Tampa lab. The role oversees daily operations, staffing, and compliance across the department, ensuring high-quality service levels and timely turnaround.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science, 5+ years of lab leadership, and Florida CLS Supervisor license, with ASCP/AMT certification preferred. Monday–Friday, on-site in Tampa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological sciences or related field.
• 5+ years of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor License.
• 5+ years of supervising or leading a team.
• 5+ years of experience managing people leaders.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operational activities of the department and staff.
• Manage staffing and production schedules to ensure coverage and appropriate overtime.
• Directly supervise, train, and mentor supervisors and staff.
• Ensure the diagnostics laboratory provides market leading service levels and meets TAT metrics.
• Resolve client inquiries and operational issues with Medical Director, Technical Director, QA, and leadership as needed.
• Ensure laboratory compliance with CAP, CLIA, State, ISO, and safety requirements and professional conduct.
• Assist with developing laboratory procedures and installation of equipment and methods.
• Oversee hiring, performance management, and staff development.
• Maintain effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, and all staff.
• Conduct departmental meetings and ensure clear communication across teams.
• Investigate deviations from procedures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain technical knowledge across all laboratory testing areas.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Training

Communication

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Biological sciences

Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor License

ASCP or AMT certification

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Senior Laboratory Manager to join our Tampa lab. The role oversees daily operations, staffing, and compliance across the department, ensuring high-quality service levels and timely turnaround.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science, 5+ years of lab leadership, and Florida CLS Supervisor license, with ASCP/AMT certification preferred. Monday–Friday, on-site in Tampa.