Lab Manager - Anatomic Pathology

Lab Corp is seeking an Anatomic Pathology Manager to join our team at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA
. This position will be responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of the Anatomic Pathology laboratory
- Histology and Cytology. Additionally, the Laboratory Manager will create, implement, and manage the policies, procedures, and practices for optimal performance of the laboratory. This is a great leadership opportunity, where you will have the opportunity to facilitate innovation, manage change, and foster teambuilding to provide the highest quality product for our word-class diagnostics laboratory!

** Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

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. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please .

• Direct the daily operational activities of the histology and cytology department; 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 supervise, train, and mentor laboratory supervisors and have ownership and responsibility for all departmental staff
• Ensure the diagnostics laboratory provides market leading service levels, meeting the needs of our clients and corporate service metrics established for 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 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) for the laboratory testing
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Histotechnology, Cytology, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• MBH/MBA degree and/or candidates with a Master's degree in Pathology Assistant from an accredited program preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Histotechnologist or Cytologist in a histology or cytology laboratory
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications are highly preferred
• Prior supervisor experience managing several direct reports
• Previous experience managing people leaders is a plus
• Experience in a high-volume clinical laboratory environment is preferred
• 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 problem solve 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…