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QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC

Hospital Lab Manager

Portland, ME · On-site

$101 - $123/hr

Hospital Lab Manager - Portland, ME, Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Department: Management Labs Admin Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Hospital Lab Manager in Portland, ME. This role is a hospital ...

Quest Diagnostics

Hospital Lab Manager

Portland, ME · On-site

$111K/yr

Hospital Lab Manager - Portland, ME, Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Department: Management Labs Admin Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Hospital Lab Manager in Portland, ME. This role is a hospital ...

Quest Diagnostics

DLO Hospital Lab Manager

Ponca City, OK · On-site

$76K/yr

The DLO Hospital Laboratory Manager is accountable for the accuracy and reliability of all services provided by the lab departments under his/her supervision. Ensures policies and practices meet all ...

Quest Diagnostics

DLO Hospital Lab Manager

Ponca City, OK · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

The DLO Hospital Laboratory Manager is accountable for the accuracy and reliability of all services provided by the lab departments under his/her supervision. Ensures policies and practices meet all ...

Lighthouse Lab Services

Lab Manager

Peterborough, NH · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

The Laboratory Manager will oversee the daily operations of the hospital laboratory, ensuring the ... Lighthouse Lab Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive ...

Lighthouse Lab Services

Lab Manager

Peterborough, NH

$110K - $120K/yr

The Laboratory Manager will oversee the daily operations of the hospital laboratory, ensuring the ... Lighthouse Lab Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive ...

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Tech - Hospital

Columbia, MO · On-site

$18/hr

Communicates and collaborates effectively with the Hospital Lab Manager, as well as the Quest Diagnostics sales team and other functions in the organization. * Relays client concerns to Quest ...

HiredFirst

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 operates a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital and a dedicated heart hospital, offering a broad range of ...

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How much do hospital lab manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for hospital 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 hospital lab manager do?

A Hospital Lab Manager oversees the daily operations of a hospital's laboratory, ensuring that all tests are performed accurately and efficiently. They are responsible for managing lab staff, maintaining quality control standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and managing budgets for lab supplies and equipment. Hospital Lab Managers also play a key role in hiring, training, and evaluating laboratory personnel, as well as implementing new laboratory technologies and procedures. Their work is critical to supporting patient care by ensuring timely and accurate diagnostic test results.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital lab manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hospital Lab Manager, you need a strong background in clinical laboratory science, leadership experience, and typically a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a science-related field with relevant certification such as ASCP. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), quality control protocols, and regulatory compliance standards is crucial. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team management skills help ensure efficient lab operations and staff motivation. These competencies are vital for maintaining high-quality testing, regulatory adherence, and effective coordination within healthcare teams.

What are some common challenges faced by hospital lab managers, and how can they be addressed?

Hospital Lab Managers often face challenges such as balancing administrative duties with technical oversight, adapting to rapidly changing healthcare regulations, and ensuring consistent staffing coverage. Effective communication with both laboratory staff and hospital leadership is crucial to address workflow bottlenecks and maintain quality standards. Staying updated on compliance requirements and investing in ongoing staff training can help mitigate risks and foster a collaborative, efficient lab environment.

What is the difference between Hospital Lab Manager vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectHospital Lab ManagerMedical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in medical technology, management experience often preferredAssociate's degree in medical laboratory technology or related field
Work EnvironmentOversees laboratory operations, manages staff, ensures compliancePerforms laboratory tests, prepares samples, reports results
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, diagnostic labs, clinics

The Hospital Lab Manager focuses on overseeing laboratory operations, staff management, and compliance, requiring leadership skills and management credentials. In contrast, the Medical Laboratory Technician performs technical testing and sample analysis, primarily requiring technical certifications. Both roles are essential in hospital labs but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Hospital Lab Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,960 per year, or $44.2 per hour.

Hospital Lab Manager

Quest Diagnostics

Farmington Hills, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

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6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

95th of 121 rated laboratories

Job description


Hospital Lab Manager - Farmington Hills, MI, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!
The Hospital Laboratory Manager is responsible for all Hospital Laboratory Management and delivering on contract obligations. Ensures quality control and follow-up procedures are developed and implemented. Collects and analyzes data and prepares a variety of analyses and reports. Act as leader of the hospital laboratory activities and as part of the overall strategy of the Professional Lab Services (PLS) team to service and grow our business through hospital partnerships. Ensures Laboratory Supervisor(s) are effectively performing duties. The Hospital Laboratory Manager is accountable for the accuracy and reliability of all services provided by the departments under his/her supervision. Ensures policies and practices meet all regulatory standards and requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Work as the manager for the Regional Laboratory hospital services and with the national PLS team to develop integration plans based on the structure of the lab management arrangement.
  • Participate in the identification, design, development and implementation of hospital laboratory management services. Participate in implementation plans, start up and ongoing management for both internal (regional business needs) and external customer (hospital client) contracting requirements.
  • Interfaces with internal and external resources to ensure successful and timely completion of the lab management arrangement and the ongoing contract success of operations in accordance with client and company needs.
  • Participates in training hospital management and/or staff and is responsible for evaluating the project effectiveness and outcome. Manager is a key player in performance of the project team and evaluates overall team performance.
  • Works with national PLS manager and leadership as well as the regional SLT to manage and execute implementation plan including directing staff resources (both internal and external), evaluating results, creating documentation of newly created processes and managing overall engagement.
  • Hospital Service Manager has direct line of responsibility for Quest Diagnostics supervisors and staff at the client locations, to maintain relationships and communications with hospital client, sales, Professional Lab Services Team,
  • Regional operations and functional partners (procurement, logistics, etc.), throughout the duration of the contract.
  • Regional accountability for a successful and timely client contract launch and ongoing operations.
  • Provide regular and detailed project status to internal team members and client. Highlight issues, scope of services, with ongoing monthly and quarterly hospital reporting on productivity, quality, equipment and process flows.
  • Ensure that any contracted service where Quest Diagnostics contracts a hospital (under lab management or a free-standing contract) to provide testing services for Quest Diagnostics stat or off hours RRL coverage is delivered in a high quality and with all contract terms delivered as agreed on.
  • Ensure that any contracted service where hospital contracts with Quest Diagnostics for reference testing, that samples are prepared for pick up on time; that any issues with testing performance identified by hospital providers is immediately shared with the Quest Diagnostics laboratory to where the test was referred and collaborates to improve and resolution of those issues.
  • Manager is a key operations contact for Hospital clients that contract with Quest Diagnostics for testing services to coordinate service level expectations. Coordinate and act as an operations liaison for regional management and scientific directors' responses of Quest Diagnostics leadership to ensure hospital client satisfaction as well as to foster and identify regional opportunities for deeper Hospital Lab Management services.
  • Lead or participate in internal meetings, client meetings or cross-functional meetings. Responsible for participating in development of project plans, meeting documentation, regional action item management, and any other regional deliverables.
  • Collaborates with supply chain/procurement to maintain adequate and efficient levels of inventory. Ability to utilize effective management, influencing skills both internally and externally to ensure a successful implementation of all services within scope.
  • Knowledge of department metrics goals and actual performance, coordinates department activity to achieve metric goals
  • Collaborates with Laboratory Director to establish and maintain laboratory budget
  • Invoicing, completing request for capital equipment, and other financial activities as required Manages labor productivity and cost per test

Qualifications
Required Work Experience:
5 or more years managerial experience in the laboratory industry.
Preferred Work Experience:
Prior managerial hospital experience. Must demonstrate ability to lead or manage through supervisory or area lead responsibilities.
Knowledge/Skills:
  • Lab consolidation experience.
  • Completed courses or experienced in Project Management
  • Candidate must be results oriented and capable of working independently in the field.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements concurrently.
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work in a very dynamic team environment.
  • Considerable knowledge of the general laboratory services and testing requirements.
  • Demonstrated management and leadership skills.
  • Strong client interaction skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Lean Six Sigma Principles/continuous improvement methodologies
  • Change Management
  • Proficiency with key PC software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Advanced understanding of data analytics

About the Team
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

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