Microbiology Lab Manager

Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Manager

Lead Innovation. Elevate Quality. Impact Patient Care.

Are you a microbiology expert ready to take the next step in leadership Lighthouse Lab Services has partnered with a premier hospital near Winchester Virginia and we are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Microbiology Lab Manager to oversee all microbiology operations and drive excellence in diagnostic testing quality and this high-impact role youll lead a skilled team implement new technologies and ensure patients receive fast accurate and reliable results every day.

What Youll Lead & Deliver

• Provide full operational oversight of the Microbiology department including patient result reporting quality control quality assurance and ongoing accreditation compliance.

• Maintain advanced technical and supervisory competency ensuring all team membersdepartmental and generalistdemonstrate documented proficiency.

• Manage personnel scheduling and coordinate staffing with other Clinical Lab departments to ensure optimal coverage.

• Supervise and mentor a team of technologists through performance evaluations goal setting coaching and continuous growth initiatives.

• Oversee and delegate training for new hires ensuring completion of onboarding and competency checklists.

• Participate in recruitment and talent acquisition efforts in collaboration with Lab Leadership and the Health System HR team.

• Serve as the departments subject matter expert contributing to strategic planning and interdepartmental initiatives.

• Evaluate validate and implement new technologies and methodologies alongside clinical and operational partners.

• Oversee equipment maintenance schedules ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and documented correctly.

• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken and recorded.

• Support the LIS Quality Assurance and Education teams to advance department performance and system-wide initiatives.

• Maintain inventory and supply levels to ensure uninterrupted Microbiology services.

• Collaborate with multiple departments performing Microbiology testing across various platforms to ensure consistency and quality.

• Review update and create procedure manuals and policies in alignment with accreditation standards; communicate changes clearly to staff.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or a Chemical Biological or Physical Science required.

• Minimum 5 years of Microbiology experience or 2 years of experience as a Microbiology Supervisor required.

Certifications

• ASCP (or equivalent) board certification required.

What You Bring

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong ability to mentor coach and supervise laboratory staff.

• Demonstrated competency in serving patient populations across all agesneonate to geriatric.

Why This Role Matters

As the Clinical Microbiology Lab Manager you are a critical leader in ensuring the accuracy safety and innovation of diagnostic testing that directly impacts patient outcomes. Youll shape the future of Microbiology services within a forward-focused hospital committed to excellence teamwork and continuous improvement.

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services we offer solutions to help start grow and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 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 addition Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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