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About the job

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

LabCorp is seeking a Lab Manager to join our team in Portland, OR

Work Schedule: Monday Friday 9:00am-5:00PM

Job Responsibilities

Direct oversight of the daily operational activities of the Emanuel Medical Center Laboratory; both the technical and non-technical operations

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 supervisor, train, and mentor supervisors along with 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, managers, discipline directors, laboratory directors or corporate operations

Ensure laboratory is compliant with corporate, state and federal regulatory requirements (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 hiring qualified employees, performance management, training and development

Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, corporate operations 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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology

5 years of experience as a Technologist in a clinical diagnostics laboratory

2 years or more supervisory or leadership experience

ASCP certification

Preferred Qualification:

Current or prior Labcorp experience

5 years or more of previous experience managing people leaders

Additional Job Standards

Prior supervisor experience managing several direct reports

Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations

Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment

Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures

Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees

Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office

Ability to problem solve and provide solutions under minimal supervision

Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills

Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment

Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position

Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

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. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. 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, For more detailed information , 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. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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