Position & Client Overview:

Our client, located in the Mid-Atlantic, is currently seeking a Core Laboratory Manager to oversee day to day operations of their busy clinical hospital laboratory. This large and prestigious academic teaching university hospital is only a couple of hours away from the District of Columbia.

Salary Range: $93,000-$150,000

Along with a competitive salary, this teaching hospital offers health insurance, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off. They also offer a benefit for child and elder care, talent development services, and wellness benefits, proving they support the happiness and health of their employees and their families.

Charlottesville, VA, offers a fantastic blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and a welcoming community, making it a great place to live. The city experiences a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons—summers are warm and muggy, with highs around 87°F, while winters are chilly but manageable, averaging lows of 30°F. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, hike scenic trails, or visit the historic Monticello estate, while those who prefer indoor activities can enjoy the vibrant arts scene, museums, and cozy cafes. With its charming downtown, excellent restaurants, and proximity to wineries and outdoor adventures, Charlottesville strikes a perfect balance between small-town charm and cultural sophistication.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the management and administrative functions for the laboratory. Responsible for policy development and implementation, regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Supervision is exercised over laboratory supervisors, clinical staff and support staff.

 Chemistry, Immunochemistry and Electrophoresis, Hematology and Special Hematology, Coagulation and Special Coagulation, Manuals and Serology, and Specimen Management.

The position will have 10 Direct Reports (4 Laboratory Supervisors, 6 Lead Technologists) and approximately 90 team members (Clinical Lab Scientists and Specimen Management Technicians).

Skill Requirements:

• Managing and authoring processes and procedures
• Training and presenting technical information to staff
• QA/QC of the departments
• Fiscal and budgeting responsibilities

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Evaluating laboratory operations consulting with pathologists; reporting results according to protocols mandated by the hospital and public health department
• Ensuring maintenance of medical laboratory equipment performance by developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair
• Maintaining medical laboratory supplies inventory, determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies
• Maintaining laboratory productivity, monitoring workload, identifying peak and slack periods
• Participating in the hospital quality assurance program; consulting with pathologists; performing proficiency surveys; reviewing QC & QA programs
• Maintaining medical laboratory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, counseling, reviewing/evaluating and disciplining employees as needed
• Complying with state and professional continuing education licensure requirements
• Contributing to benchwork as needed

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in biology (at minimum)
• ASCP or equivalent certification
• At least three (3) years in a large core lab setting managing 80+ full time employees

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.