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EP Lab Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K/yr

This EP Lab Manager position is based in Austin, TX at a 371-bed acute care hospital that also ... Core accountabilities include conducting personnel performance appraisals and establishing ...

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EP Lab Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K/yr

This EP Lab Manager position is based in Austin, TX at a 371-bed acute care hospital that also ... Core accountabilities include conducting personnel performance appraisals and establishing ...

Harris Health System

Manager Core Lab- LBJ

Houston, TX · On-site

$105K - $136K/yr

... management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B ... Job Profile Job Summary Plans, directs, coordinates, and monitors all core lab (chemistry ...

Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience

NY · On-site

The Bidaye Laboratory at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience is seeking a Lab Manager ... The candidate will also be a liaison with other MPFI internal departments (e.g. microscopy core ...

Stanford University

Laboratory Manager

Stanford, CA · On-site

Maintain core technical approaches for the lab by mastering core methods, teaching these methods to lab members, and ensuring experimental standards. This includes developing and implementing new ...

Stanford University

Laboratory Manager

Stanford, CA · On-site

Maintain core technical approaches for the lab by mastering core methods, teaching these methods to lab members, and ensuring experimental standards. This includes developing and implementing new ...

Capstone Health

Lab Specialist

Zanesville, OH · On-site

$1.8K - $2.1K/wk

Do you excel in high-volume, hospital-based Core Lab environments and thrive on the challenge of ... Utilizing Beaker/SoftLab systems to manage lab processes * Collaborating with a dedicated team to ...

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How much do core lab manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for core lab manager in the United States is $91,960.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a core lab manager do?

A Core Lab Manager oversees the operations of a central laboratory, often within a research institution or hospital. Their responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring quality control, maintaining equipment, and coordinating laboratory services for various research or clinical projects. They also develop and enforce lab policies, handle budgeting, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Core Lab Managers play a key role in supporting scientific research by enabling efficient and reliable lab services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a core lab manager?

To thrive as a Core Lab Manager, you need a solid background in laboratory science, quality assurance, and management, typically supported by a degree in medical technology or related fields and relevant certification (such as ASCP). Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), regulatory compliance standards (e.g., CLIA, CAP), and automated diagnostic equipment is essential. Exceptional leadership, organization, and communication skills help manage teams, streamline workflows, and ensure adherence to protocols. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining high standards, regulatory compliance, and efficient lab operations.

How does a core lab manager typically collaborate with research teams and principal investigators?

Core Lab Managers play a pivotal role in facilitating research by working closely with scientific teams and principal investigators (PIs). They coordinate instrument scheduling, provide technical expertise, and often assist in experimental design to ensure optimal use of lab resources. Additionally, Core Lab Managers are responsible for training users on specialized equipment and enforcing laboratory protocols to maintain data quality and safety standards. This collaborative environment helps foster innovation and supports the success of various research projects across departments.

What is the difference between Core Lab Manager vs Laboratory Supervisor?

AspectCore Lab ManagerLaboratory Supervisor
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in a science or related field; certifications like ASCP may be preferredUsually holds a bachelor's degree; certifications may be optional or based on specific lab requirements
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple laboratory operations, manages staff, and ensures compliance in a core or research lab settingSupervises daily lab activities, manages technicians, and ensures quality control within a specific lab section
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in research institutions, hospitals, and diagnostic labsFound in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories

The Core Lab Manager typically has broader responsibilities, overseeing multiple lab functions and staff, while the Laboratory Supervisor focuses on daily operational supervision within a specific lab area. Both roles require relevant credentials and experience, but the scope of management differs.

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Infographic showing various Core Lab Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,960 per year, or $44.2 per hour.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist III (Core Lab)

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Johns Hopkins Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.
What Awaits You?
  • Career growth and development
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Diverse and collaborative working environment
  • Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD- Core Lab
Full Time/Days- 7:30am- 4pm
Weekend Rotations Required
***Will Consider Clinical Laboratory Scientist I, II or III***
Position Summary:
  • Demonstrating an advanced level of laboratory experience, the Clinical Lab Scientist 3 (Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Scientist) reports to Pathology Lab Manager, Supervisor or Lead (or assigned Charge). Performs a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests and records and reports results following standard operating procedures, policies and regulatory guidelines. These require a professional level of knowledge to properly execute and analyze results, especially where results are abnormal or atypical.
  • Supports needs of the laboratory including both pre-analytical and analytical areas as assigned.
  • Provides training of both new hires, current colleagues, students, residents/fellow, and others assigned in the laboratory. Sets up and maintains equipment; monitors quality control standards.
  • Assigned tasks in bringing online new testing and programs, validation, QA, and research support.
  • Responsible for resolving problems, provides expertise in operating equipment or testing protocols, as well as the workflow of specimens.
  • Where assigned reviews lab requisitions and collects pertinent clinical and medical chart data.
  • May perform data entry, pre-analytical set up, routine clerical and service duties as required.
  • May support the laboratory inventory/ordering, and back-up to other tasks as assigned.
  • The CLS3 may serve as "charge" in the absence of Lead, Supervisor, or Manager and are appointed to committees and project teams as needed. The CLS 3 may also be assigned to perform competency testing of others.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • BS degree in Medical Lab Sciences, Medical Technology, or Clinical Lab Science related field, required.
  • May consider BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or categorical related field where education included clinical laboratory internship/clinical rotations and degree/experience with an approved Med Tech certification.
  • Work requires formal education/coursework in biology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, cytogenetics and/or microbiology meeting regulatory requirements for testing.

Work Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of direct clinical laboratory experience is required.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:
  • For this level, verified certification as a Medical Technologist (MT, MLS) from ASCP or other department approved agency is required and must be maintained at all times by employee.

Important Notices:
***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
Salary Range: Minimum 32.40/hour - Maximum 53.48/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

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