Laboratory Manager

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 experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Manage daily laboratory operations across all testing areas (e.g., Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank). Supports coordination of staffing schedules, workload distribution, and shift coverage. Monitors and reports turnaround times, test volumes, and workflow efficiency to the lab director and associated administrators. Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for high-complexity testing. Support technical specialists in the review and validation of test results for accuracy and clinical relevance. Orchestrate implementation and validation of new instruments and methodologies, collaborating with vendors and project managers as required. Ensure new and updated standard operating procedures (SOPs) are implemented and readily accessible for Care Team Members use.
• Quality: Ability to perform precise hand movements for specimen preparation and microscopic work.
• Visual: Close vision to read labels, test results, and computer screens; ability to distinguish colors and clarity for interpreting test reactions and stains; use of a microscope for extended periods.
• Lifting: Transporting specimens, supplies, and waste within the laboratory.
• Communication: Ability to hear and speak clearly to communicate with colleagues, physicians, and other healthcare staff; use of telephones and intercoms in noisy environments.
• Environmental Exposure: Regular exposure to biohazardous materials, chemical reagents, cleaning agents, noise, and temperature variations.
• Cognitive: Manage stress, multitask, and make decisions under pressure; maintain emotional resilience when working with time-sensitive patient data.

Professional Standards

The Laboratory Manager is expected to uphold the ASCLS Professional Standards, including:

• Duty to the patient: Ensure safe, accurate, and timely laboratory services.
• Duty to colleagues and the profession: Promote integrity, mentorship, and continuous improvement.
• Duty to society: Advocate for equitable access to quality laboratory services.
• Pledge to the profession: Commit to lifelong learning and ethical leadership.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.