Mass General Brigham

Laboratory Operations Manager, Jamaica Plain

Mass General Brigham$82K — $119K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Biology required
  • Medical Technologist (ASCP) certification required
  • 3-5 years of people management experience
  • 5-7 years of clinical laboratory experience
  • Strong analytical and financial management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of clinical laboratory departments
  • Ensure compliance with CAP, TJC, CLIA, CLSI, FDA, and DPH standards
  • Oversee educational programs and continuing education for laboratory staff
  • Collaborate with hospital departments to ensure timely and accurate test results
  • Develop and monitor budgets for operational efficiency
  • Participate in committees and initiatives representing the hospital laboratory
  • Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Recognition programs for contributions
  • Support for professional growth
  • Work-life balance initiatives
Full Job Description
Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY

Mass General Brigham (MGB) Enterprise Pathology is a major strategic integrated service with several system-

wide initiatives that will create synergies and efficiencies across MGB laboratory locations, including all AMC,

specialty and community sites. Enterprise Pathology will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of laboratory

testing across MGB hospitals and advance strategic collaborations in clinical excellence, quality, access and cost

efficiency. Reporting to the hospital Laboratory Administrative Director, and in close collaboration with the CLIA

Laboratory Director, is responsible for the daily operational oversight of the clinical departments of the

laboratory. This includes appropriate staffing, training, and efficient workflows. The operations manager will

monitor and follow up on safety reports as well as oversee quality, safety, and compliance programs that align

with Enterprise models. The operations manager will oversee section managers and/or supervisors to support

supply chain, people management/human resources, compliance, emergency planning, and financial success.

This may include performance benchmarking, student placement, and ensuring both hospital departments and

outpatient clients are provided with excellent services. The position participates in MGB Pathology and local

hospital committees as assigned. The role requires strong management skills and a collaborative approach in

working together with leaders locally and within the system. This is an on-site role.

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

Works in conjunction with the Chief/Chair, Administrative Director, and the MGB Pathology Compliance team to

ensure adherence to all CAP, TJC, CLIA, CLSI (NCCLS), FDA, and DPH standards. With the Chief/Chair leads

external and self-inspections.

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

Provides direct oversight, including performance evaluations and leadership development, operations meetings,

for all technical department supervisory staff and support supervisory staff. Serves as interim section leader as

required. Supports employee engagement and partners on people management/human resources within a

culture of respect.

Provides direct oversight of the educational program within the laboratory, including continuing education

activities, proficiency testing, and development of programs to ensure timely and reliable education of technical

and non-technical staff and students.

Collaborates with hospital departments, providers, and outpatient sites to provide efficient and accurate test

results. Researches safety reports and responds with follow-up and improvement initiatives as needed.

Works with the Administrative Director to identify priorities for capital and system testing alignment. Creates

budgets and monitors variance for fiscal responsibility. Explores benchmarking and process improvement to

reduce costs and improve services.

Represents the hospital laboratory on any committees, work groups, and initiatives as delegated.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Medical Laboratory Science required or Bachelor's Degree Chemistry required or Bachelor's Degree Biology required

Licenses and Credentials
Medical Technologist (ASCP) [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required

Experience
People Management Experience 3-5 years required

Clinical Laboratory Experience 5-7 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to lead teams and drive change via the execution of system vision and priorities.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities, with excellent follow-through and a proactive approach.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Superb interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively as required.
- Experience in identifying, hiring and developing leaders to position them for personal growth and organizational success.
- Strong analytical and financial management skills; ability to identify cost trends and causes; experience in developing and evaluating performance metrics.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements
  • Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
  • Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


  • Remote Type

    Onsite

    Work Location

    1153 Centre Street

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    40

    Employee Type

    Regular

    Work Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Pay Range
    $82,430.40 - $119,849.60/Annual

    Grade
    8

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