Sr. Manager, Laboratory

The Employee Connect; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employee Connect is seeking a Senior Manager of Laboratory Services to oversee clinical laboratory operations at a patient care facility in DeLand, Florida. The role requires strong technical leadership, operational excellence and a focus on accurate, timely results to support superior patient outcomes.

You will manage staffing, quality oversight, regulatory compliance, budget and collaboration with clinical teams, with opportunities to lead accreditation efforts and drive process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MLS/CLS or related field.
• Certification in MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) required.
• 5+ years of clinical lab experience with 2+ years in supervision.
• Knowledge of CLIA, CAP and accreditation requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day clinical laboratory operations, staffing and workflows.
• Develop and evaluate laboratory staff including technologists and phlebotomists.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP and state/federal regulations.
• Oversee quality management, QC, proficiency testing and corrective actions.
• Manage the lab budget, reagents, equipment and labor.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to improve turnaround times.
• Lead accreditation activities and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Staff development

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field

MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certification

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Electronic Health Records (EHR) integration

Job description

Position Overview

A national specialty healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Manager of Laboratory Services to oversee clinical laboratory operations at a patient care facility. The ideal candidate is an experienced lab leader who combines strong technical knowledge with operational excellence and a commitment to delivering accurate, timely results that support exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day clinical laboratory operations including staffing, workflow, and quality oversight
• Lead, develop, and evaluate laboratory staff including medical technologists, phlebotomists, and support personnel
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and all applicable state and federal laboratory regulations
• Oversee laboratory quality management programs including proficiency testing, QC, and corrective action processes
• Manage laboratory budget including reagent costs, equipment maintenance, and labor utilization
• Collaborate with clinical, nursing, and administrative teams to optimize turnaround times and service delivery
• Lead or support laboratory accreditation, inspection readiness, and process improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field
• MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certification required
• 5+ years of clinical laboratory experience with 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
• Working knowledge of CLIA regulations, CAP standards, and laboratory accreditation requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a specialty care or dialysis-related laboratory environment
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic health record integration
• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field
• Prior experience leading laboratory accreditation or re‑accreditation processes

Screening Questions

1. Do you hold a current MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certification?
2. How many years of clinical laboratory management or supervisory experience do you have?
3. Are you able to work onsite full-time in DeLand, FL?