Laboratory Manager

Job Description Summary

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the clinical laboratory, ensuring high-quality testing, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflow. This role requires a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) with at least five years of generalist or a certified Medical Lab Technician (MLT) with at least 10 years of experience and a strong foundation in clinical laboratory science. The Manager provides administrative and technical guidance, supports staff development, and collaborates with leadership to maintain excellence in laboratory services.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC000866 COL - Lab (DMC)

Salary

Health-31

40

• Manage daily laboratory operations across all testing areas (e.g., Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank).
• Supports coordinationofstaffing schedules, workload distribution, and shift coverage.
• Monitors and report turnaround times, test volumes, and workflow efficiency to the lab director and associated administrators.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for high-complexity testing.
• Supports technical specialists in the reviewandvalidation oftest results for accuracy and clinical relevance.
• Orchestrates implementation and validation of new instruments and methodologies, collaborating with vendors and projectmanagersasrequired.
• Ensuresnewandupdatedstandard operating procedures (SOPs) are implemented and readily accessible for Care Team Member use.

• Oversee quality control and quality assurance activities for designated laboratories.
  -Organizes and engages in internal audits,proficiency testing, and inspection readiness.
• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance, calibration, and QC logs.
• Responsible for monthly reporting of quality metrics to the division laboratory director and division quality coordinator.

• Supervise and mentor laboratory staff, including onboarding and training.
• Conduct performance evaluations and competency assessments.
• Foster a collaborative and professional work environment.
• Responsible for the hiringand human resource management of all laboratory personnel associated with the designated laboratory.

-Develops aligned professional development activities to current workforce and department needs and initiatives.

• Serve as a liaison between laboratory staff, management, and clinical teams.
  -Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to patient care planning.
• Communicate effectively with providersregardingtest results and laboratory capabilities.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from a NAACLS accredited programor Bachelor of Science in a Biological or Physical Science meeting CLIA Federal requirements for Technical Consultant.
• Preferred Education:
  
  MBA, MHA, orapplicablegraduatedegreesupportingdepartmentoperations.

• ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician(MLT).If MLTcertified, MLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a generalist in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Minimum of 3yearsofexperiencein oversight of laboratory quality and regulatory compliance
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures and instrumentation, including regulatory oversight of all…