LabCorp

Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Manager

LabCorp • $95K — $115K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
  • 5 years of experience in anatomic pathology or surgical pathology operations
  • 3 years or more of supervisory or management experience in a clinical lab setting
  • Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and relevant state regulations
  • Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee daily lab operations to ensure quality and productivity standards are met
  • Provide strategic leadership and foster a culture of accountability within the team
  • Manage staffing models and workforce planning for operational efficiency
  • Drive employee engagement through performance management and recognition programs
  • Utilize technology and data analytics to improve lab efficiency and service quality
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote a culture of safety
  • Lead the optimization of laboratory procedures and testing methodologies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) plan with employee contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
Labcorp is seeking a Anatomic Pathology Lab Manager to join our team in Houston, TX

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st shift

Job Responsibilities
  • Direct and oversee the daily operations of the department, ensuring excellence across both technical and non-technical functions while maintaining productivity, quality, safety, and service standards.
  • Provide strategic leadership to a team of supervisors and laboratory professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and professional development.
  • Lead, coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and emerging leaders, building organizational capability and succession plans to support future growth.
  • Effectively manage departmental staffing models, workforce planning, scheduling, and labor utilization to ensure appropriate coverage, operational efficiency, and responsible management of overtime.
  • Drive a high-performance culture through employee engagement, performance management, recognition, career development, and ongoing coaching at all levels of the organization.
  • Leverage laboratory technologies, automation platforms, digital workflows, data analytics, and artificial intelligence tools to improve operational efficiency, quality, turnaround time, and decision-making.
  • Identify and implement innovative technology solutions that enhance laboratory operations, workforce effectiveness, scalability, and the client experience.
  • Utilize operational data, dashboards, and AI-enabled insights to monitor performance trends, identify opportunities, and drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure the diagnostic laboratory delivers market-leading service levels by meeting client expectations and achieving established turnaround time (TAT), quality, and operational metrics.
  • Partner with Medical Directors, Technical Directors, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Directors, and Corporate Operations to resolve client inquiries, operational challenges, and service-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Ensure laboratory compliance with all corporate, federal, state, and accrediting agency requirements, including CAP, CLIA, ISO, and applicable state regulations, while promoting a culture of quality and patient safety.
  • Lead and support the development, validation, implementation, and optimization of laboratory procedures, equipment, technologies, and testing methodologies.
  • Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, engagement, development, retention, and corrective action when necessary.
  • Promote effective communication and collaboration across laboratory operations, executive leadership, medical staff, clients, sales, and corporate partners.
  • Facilitate departmental meetings and leadership forums that drive alignment, transparency, employee engagement, and organizational objectives.
  • Investigate operational deviations, quality events, and process failures to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
  • Maintain expert-level knowledge of laboratory operations, testing methodologies, regulatory requirements, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
  • Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and digital transformation by evaluating and adopting new technologies, automation solutions, and AI-powered tools that support operational excellence.


Minimum Qualifications

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


  • 5 years of experience in anatomic pathology or surgical pathology operations
  • 3 years or more of supervisory or management experience in a clinical lab setting


Preferred Qualification:

  • Current or prior Labcorp experience


  • ASCP certification


Additional Job Standards

  • 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.

About LabCorp

LabCorp is a leading global life sciences company that is deeply integrated in guiding patient care through its comprehensive clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug development services. The company provides diagnostic, drug development and technology-enabled solutions for more than 160 million patient encounters annually.
Learn more about LabCorp
Size
70,000 employees
Market Cap
$20.6 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11%
Revenue
$13.9 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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