Lab Manager I

LabCorp is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Lab Manager I to join our team in Seattle, WA. In this position, you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives".

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Location: This position will focus primarily on Oversight of the Swedish Cherry Hill and Ballard hospital Operations.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operational activities of the First Hill hospital lab while implementing operational improvements to increase client satisfaction, quality performance, and operation efficiency.

Provide leadership to all department team members and promote a positive environment.

Mentors and provides necessary tools for team success.

Effectively manage change, facilitate innovation and foster teambuilding to provide the highest quality and most cost effective laboratory product possible.

Ensure all areas of responsibility are meeting the needs of our clients, corporate service metrics, quality standards, and expectations.

Resolves 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.

Ensures effective communication with Leadership, Clients, Sales, Corporate Operations, as well as direct reports and all departmental staff

Conduct departmental meetings and ensures appropriate departmental communication

Investigate deviations from established procedures to ensure effective corrective action

Ensure personnel competency and address performance related issues as necessary

Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s of Science degree

certification as a Medical Technologist or Clinical Lab Scientist

Minimum 5-7 years of experience

Prior supervisor experience managing several direct reports preferred

Experience in a high volume working environment

Knowledge of quality assurance practices and procedures

Understanding of operations as well as policies and procedures

Proven ability to problem solve/troubleshoot and provide solutions under minimal supervision

Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position

Must have experience with lab management

**Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: 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. For more detailed information, please click here ( .

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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