Lab Manager- Microbiology

Job Overview

Lab Corp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Manager to join our team to manage Microbiology operations for UAB St. Vincent’s East and UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham facilities, both campuses located in Birmingham, AL.

This position will be responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of the clinical laboratory testing for the Microbiology Department. Additionally, the Laboratory Manager will create, implement, and manage the policies, procedures and practices for optimal performance of the clinical diagnostics 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 world‑class diagnostics laboratory!

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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 to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

• Direct the daily operational activities of the technical and non-technical operations at the Microbiology Labs located at UAB St. Vincent’s East and UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham campuses.
• 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 staff 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 or corporate operations.
• Ensure laboratory is compliant with corporate, state and federal regulatory requirements (Joint Commission, 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(s) for the laboratory testing.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor’s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical diagnostics Microbiology laboratory.
• 2 or more years of prior microbiology lab leadership experience is required.
• Prior experience in a hospital microbiology lab setting is preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience managing several direct reports required.
• Previous experience managing people leaders is a plus.
• ASCP or AMT certification is required.
• Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Joint Commission, CAP, CLIA 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.
• Profi…