Lighthouse Lab Services is partnering with a respected healthcare organization in East Tennessee to identify an experienced Senior Laboratory Manager . This individual will provide strategic, operational, and technical leadership for a high-complexity laboratory, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and exceptional quality standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role. In addition to managing personnel and laboratory operations, the Senior Lab Manager is expected to perform bench work as needed, particularly during staffing shortages, employee absences, or periods of increased workload.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and direction for daily laboratory operations
Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, COLA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory and accreditation standards
Oversee staffing, scheduling, training, competency assessments, and performance management
Maintain and enforce quality assurance, quality control, and safety programs
Manage laboratory budgets, supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and process improvements
Monitor workflow and turnaround times to ensure efficiency and accuracy
Serve as a technical and clinical resource for laboratory staff
Perform bench testing and technical duties when necessary to maintain service levels
Collaborate with organizational leadership, clinicians, and external partners
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field
Current and active Medical Laboratory Supervisor (General) license issued by the State of Tennessee (required)
National certification (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent)
Minimum of 5–7 years of clinical laboratory experience, including progressive leadership or management responsibility
Strong working knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive operational excellence
Willingness and ability to perform bench work as operational needs require
What’s Offered
Competitive salary range of $75,000–$100,000
Stable leadership opportunity within a well-established laboratory environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through both leadership and hands-on work
About Us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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