Senior Manager - Laboratory Operations

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Location: DeLand, Florida
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Schedule: Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, with alternating Saturdays every 12 weeks

Lead Laboratory Excellence. Drive Quality. Develop Future Leaders.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Laboratory Operations to lead technical and operational functions in a high-volume, high-complexity laboratory environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory leader who excels in operational performance, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and team development.

Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Operations, you will play a key role in optimizing workflows, strengthening laboratory performance, developing future leaders, and ensuring the delivery of accurate, high-quality laboratory services.

• Operational Excellence: Oversee laboratory operations, monitor performance metrics, optimize workflows, and achieve quality and financial targets.
• Team Leadership: Lead laboratory supervisors and frontline teams while promoting accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure laboratory testing meets applicable CAP, CLIA, federal, and Florida state regulatory requirements.
• Performance Improvement: Drive process standardization, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strategic
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with senior leadership to support service line growth, resource planning, and operational strategy.
• Stakeholder Relations: Build strong relationships with internal and external customers and resolve operational concerns effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science field.
• Minimum 5+ years of laboratory leadership experience in a high-volume, high-complexity testing environment.
• Active Medical Technologist registry through ASCP, NCA, AAB, or an equivalent organization
  .
• Florida Supervisor License required.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory quality assurance, quality control, and regulatory compliance, including CAP and CLIA standards.
• Proven leadership, communication, team development, and operational improvement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Administration or a relevant science discipline.

• Lead and influence laboratory operations at a senior management level.
• Make a meaningful impact on quality, efficiency, and service excellence.
• Mentor supervisors and develop the next generation of laboratory leaders.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic growth and continuous improvement.