Test Lab Manager Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily operational activities of the Hisotlogy and Cytology departments, both the technical and non-technical operations

• Effectively manage the staffing of the department and monitor the production schedule to ensure adequate coverage and proper use of overtime, and adjust as needed

• Directly supervisor, train, and mentor laboratory supervisors and have ownership and responsibility for all departmental staff

• Perform benchlevel laboratory testing as needed to support workflow, troubleshoot issues, or ensure continuity of operations

• Ensure the diagnostics laboratory provides market leading service levels, meeting the needs of our clients and corporate service metricsestablishedfor TAT

• Resolve client inquiries and operational issues in a timely manner by consulting with the Medical Director, Technical Director, QA, other laboratory managers, discipline directors, laboratory directors or corporate operations

• Ensure laboratory is compliant with corporate, state and federal regulatory requirements (CAP, CLIA, State, ISO, etc) related to personnel safety and quality of laboratory testing as well as professional conduct

• Assist with developing and implementing laboratory procedures and installation of equipment and methods

• Manage staff including recruiting & hiring qualified and enthusiastic employees, performance management, training and development

• Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, corporate operations, as well as direct reports and all departmental staff

• Conduct departmental meetings and ensure appropriate departmental communication

• Investigate deviations from established procedures to ensure effective corrective action

• Maintain technical knowledge in the assigned department(s) for the laboratory testing

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology

• 5 years or more of experience as a Hisotechnologist in a clinical diagnostics laboratory

• 5years or more of supervisory experience managing several direct reports

• Florida Histology Supervisor License

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASCP Histology certification

• 5or more years of experience managing a team of supervisors, managers or other people leaders

Additional Job Standards:

• In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirement

• Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations

• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures

• Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees

• Ability to solve problems and provide solutions under minimal supervision

• Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office

• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills

• Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment

• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position

• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

This position will be responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of the clinical laboratory testing for the Histology and Cytology Department.

Additionally, the Laboratory Manager will create, implement, and manage the policies, procedures and practices foroptimalperformance of the clinical diagnostics laboratory.This is a great leadership opportunity, where you will have the opportunity tofacilitateinnovation, manage change, and foster teambuilding to provide the highest quality product for our word-class diagnostics laboratory!

Benefits:Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.Employees who are regularly scheduled toworka 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.