Lab Manager
The Lab Manager will oversee a team of approximately 27 employees, including two direct reports: one supervisor and one client service analyst. This role involves bringing structure, accountability, and consistency back to the lab. The Lab Manager will assess current workflows to identify where standards have slipped and reset expectations across the department. The individual will align processes with established procedures and ensure policy compliance, helping to stabilize the lab after interim coverage.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage a team of approximately 27 reports.
- Work closely with leadership to stabilize the lab environment.
- Assess current workflows and identify gaps in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Reset departmental expectations and align processes with standards.
- Manage employees to drive efficiency, accountability, and consistency across operations.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in Chemistry and Microbiology.
- Strong lab management experience.
- Ability to assess workflows and identify standards that have slipped.
- Experience in managing people and improving structure.
- Ability to drive efficiency and accountability without disrupting team dynamics.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Medical Technologist Supervisor, Lab Manager, or Lead experience.
- ASCP or AMT certification.
- Associate's degree plus certification may be acceptable.
- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
- ABB blood bank inspection experience is relevant.
Work Environment
The position is fully onsite, operating Monday through Friday with coverage generally needed until 5:00 PM. The lab operates across three shifts, with managers and supervisors primarily covering the day shift. The team is very communicative and works closely together, contributing to a collaborative work environment. The lab is connected to a larger system with 208 acute care sites.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Cary, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Health, dental vision 401k
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cary,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.